Northwestern High School vs. Rock Hill High School
Should I attend Northwestern High School or Rock Hill High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Rock Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,962 students in grades 9-12, Rock Hill High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,739 students
1,962 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
116 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#326 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#103 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
81%
Graduation Rate
84%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
490
601
Grade 10 Students
458
513
Grade 11 Students
428
439
Grade 12 Students
363
409
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
41%
29%
% White
41%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%