Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Northern High 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 Northern High School is 0.67, 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern High School?
The graduation rate of Northern High School is 83%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northern High School?
1,334 students attend Northern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Northern High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern High School?
Northern High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northern High School offer ?
Northern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
