Orange High School vs. Cedar Ridge High School
Should I attend Orange High School or Cedar Ridge 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
Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Cedar Ridge 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 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Orange High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,346 students
1,039 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#273 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
62%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
408
306
Grade 10 Students
329
279
Grade 11 Students
324
272
Grade 12 Students
285
182
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
33%
% Black
17%
9%
% White
58%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%