Serving 315 students in grades 3-12, Doris Henderson Newcomers School ranks in the bottom 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 6% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: ≤20% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Doris Henderson Newcomers School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doris Henderson Newcomers School is 0.64, 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.
What is Doris Henderson Newcomers School's ranking?
Doris Henderson Newcomers School is ranked #2617 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doris Henderson Newcomers School?
The graduation rate of Doris Henderson Newcomers School is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Doris Henderson Newcomers School?
315 students attend Doris Henderson Newcomers School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Doris Henderson Newcomers School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doris Henderson Newcomers School?
Doris Henderson Newcomers School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Doris Henderson Newcomers School offer ?
Doris Henderson Newcomers School offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Doris Henderson Newcomers School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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