Richlands High School vs. Jacksonville High School
Should I attend Richlands High School or Jacksonville 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
Richlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 925 students in grades 9-12, Richlands High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
925 students
1,307 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#537 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
66%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
287
421
Grade 10 Students
240
340
Grade 11 Students
214
308
Grade 12 Students
184
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
11%
28%
% White
66%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%