Rolesville High School vs. Heritage High School
Should I attend Rolesville High School or Heritage 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
Rolesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12, Rolesville High School ranks in the top 50% 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 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,921 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 10% 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,484 students
1,921 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#218 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
70%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
754
538
Grade 10 Students
622
463
Grade 11 Students
574
451
Grade 12 Students
534
469
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
18%
% Black
35%
17%
% White
29%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%