Wakefield High School vs. Heritage High School
Should I attend Wakefield High School or Heritage 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
Wakefield 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
Heritage 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 2,151 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield 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 55% (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 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,921 students in grades 9-12, Heritage 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,151 students
1,921 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#218 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
645
538
Grade 10 Students
549
463
Grade 11 Students
488
451
Grade 12 Students
469
469
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
30%
17%
% White
44%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%