Serving 2,098 students in grades 9-12, Needham Broughton High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,098 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Needham Broughton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Needham Broughton High School's student population of 2,098 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,098 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Needham Broughton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needham Broughton High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needham Broughton High School's ranking?
Needham Broughton High School is ranked #1054 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Needham Broughton High School often compared to?
Needham Broughton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enloe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Needham Broughton High School?
The graduation rate of Needham Broughton High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Needham Broughton High School?
2,098 students attend Needham Broughton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Needham Broughton High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needham Broughton High School?
Needham Broughton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Needham Broughton High School offer ?
Needham Broughton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Needham Broughton High School part of?
Needham Broughton High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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