Olympic High School vs. Myers Park High School
Should I attend Olympic High School or Myers Park 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
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Myers Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,607 students in grades 9-12, Olympic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,539 students in grades 9-12, Myers Park High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,607 students
3,539 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
174 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#123 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
75%
Graduation Rate
85%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
830
1025
Grade 10 Students
681
912
Grade 11 Students
526
813
Grade 12 Students
570
789
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
14%
% Black
45%
21%
% White
13%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
