Washington High School vs. Southside High School
Should I attend Washington High School or Southside 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
Washington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Washington High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, Southside 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
826 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1889 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1161 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
247
118
Grade 10 Students
220
95
Grade 11 Students
177
106
Grade 12 Students
182
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
37%
33%
% White
41%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%