South Providence vs. Marvin Ridge High School
Should I attend South Providence or Marvin Ridge 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
South Providence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Marvin Ridge 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 46 students in grades 6-12, South Providence 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 2,032 students in grades 9-12, Marvin Ridge High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
46 students
2,032 students
% Male | % Female
74% | 26%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#11 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
93%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
93%
Graduation Rate
25-29%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
6
-
Grade 9 Students
17
547
Grade 10 Students
11
523
Grade 11 Students
9
496
Grade 12 Students
2
466
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
19%
% Hispanic
22%
5%
% Black
50%
5%
% White
26%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
