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Carson High School

290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Carson High School's student population of 1,170 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,170 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#534 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Carson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carson High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Carson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Carson High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Carson High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carson High School's ranking?
Carson High School is ranked #534 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Carson High School often compared to?
Carson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Rowan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carson High School?
The graduation rate of Carson High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carson High School?
1,170 students attend Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Carson High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson High School?
Carson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carson High School offer ?
Carson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carson High School part of?
Carson High School is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.

School Reviews
1   3/30/2020
It has such a low diversity rating because their hate won't allow the children to excel. Protect your minority children from the unfair practices. They do not follow rules so God forbid your child has an IEP. The Arts are the best thing at the school.
- Posted by Parent - Denise
5   8/29/2013
I need some info on the school schedule
- Posted by Parent - wilha

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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