Triton High School vs. Harnett Central High School
Should I attend Triton High School or Harnett Central 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
Triton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Harnett Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,225 students in grades 9-12, Triton High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,498 students in grades 9-12, Harnett Central 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 43% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,225 students
1,498 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1055 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
416
457
Grade 10 Students
292
352
Grade 11 Students
273
348
Grade 12 Students
244
341
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
29%
% Black
25%
19%
% White
43%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%