Swansboro High School vs. Jacksonville High School
Should I attend Swansboro 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
Swansboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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 1,049 students in grades 9-12, Swansboro 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 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 29% 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
1,049 students
1,307 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#537 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
66%
Graduation Rate
92%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
341
421
Grade 10 Students
256
340
Grade 11 Students
237
308
Grade 12 Students
215
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
7%
28%
% White
71%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%