Seaforth High School vs. Northwood High School
Should you attend Seaforth High School or Northwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Seaforth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Seaforth High School serves 1,088 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 634 students in grades 9-12, Northwood 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 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,088 students
634 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#418 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
65%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
72%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
58%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
88%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
274
149
Grade 10 Students
291
156
Grade 11 Students
287
169
Grade 12 Students
236
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
15%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
66%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%