Terry Sanford High School vs. Jack Britt High School
Should I attend Terry Sanford High School or Jack Britt 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
Terry Sanford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Jack Britt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Terry Sanford 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 52% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,789 students in grades 9-12, Jack Britt 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 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,130 students
1,789 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#355 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
72%
Graduation Rate
84%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
340
560
Grade 10 Students
267
433
Grade 11 Students
301
450
Grade 12 Students
222
346
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
17%
% Black
41%
30%
% White
34%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%