Serving 1,135 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.51, 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.
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?
1,135 students attend Carson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Carson High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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?
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
58/29/2013
I need some info on the school schedule
- Posted by Parent - wilha
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,135 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
