Serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12, James Hunt 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
James Hunt High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Hunt High School is 0.70, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Hunt High School?
The graduation rate of James Hunt High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend James Hunt High School?
1,115 students attend James Hunt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of James Hunt High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Hunt High School?
James Hunt High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Hunt High School offer ?
James Hunt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Hunt High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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