Riverside High School vs. Northern High School
Should I attend Riverside High School or Northern 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
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, Riverside 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 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School 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 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,731 students
1,307 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1810 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Graduation Rate
82%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
665
460
Grade 10 Students
406
304
Grade 11 Students
361
308
Grade 12 Students
299
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
39%
33%
% Black
29%
42%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
