Vernon High School vs. Northside School
Should I attend Vernon High School or Northside 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
Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Northside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northside School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
505 students
236 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4204 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2205 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
15
Grade 1 Students
-
17
Grade 2 Students
-
20
Grade 3 Students
-
22
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
22
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
-
17
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Grade 9 Students
116
13
Grade 10 Students
141
20
Grade 11 Students
139
16
Grade 12 Students
109
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
51%
25%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
31%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%