White Oak High School vs. Jacksonville High School
Should I attend White Oak High School or Jacksonville 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
White Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,129 students in grades 9-12, White Oak High School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (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 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,129 students
1,307 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#537 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
66%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
399
421
Grade 10 Students
273
340
Grade 11 Students
237
308
Grade 12 Students
220
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
21%
28%
% White
51%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%