William Byrd High School vs. Northside High School
Should I attend William Byrd High School or Northside 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
William Byrd High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, William Byrd High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 912 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,107 students
912 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#126 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
93%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
302
265
Grade 10 Students
294
241
Grade 11 Students
252
205
Grade 12 Students
259
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
82%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%