Ray Street Academy vs. Southern Alamance High School
Should I attend Ray Street Academy or Southern Alamance 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
Ray Street Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Southern Alamance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Ray Street Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, Southern Alamance 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 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
31 students
1,326 students
% Male | % Female
77% | 23%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#503 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
54%
Graduation Rate
<50%
92%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
2
-
Grade 7 Students
4
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
6
384
Grade 10 Students
5
311
Grade 11 Students
3
314
Grade 12 Students
6
317
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
18%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
74%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
