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Porter Ridge High School

2839 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,754 students in grades 9-12, Porter Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,754 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 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

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Porter Ridge High School's student population of 1,754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,754 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 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
Porter Ridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Ridge High School is 0.65, 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)
#213 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Porter Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Porter Ridge 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.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Porter Ridge 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.
67%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Porter Ridge 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
20:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Porter Ridge 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Porter Ridge High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Porter Ridge High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Porter Ridge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Porter Ridge High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Porter Ridge 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Porter Ridge 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 Porter Ridge High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Porter Ridge 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 Porter Ridge 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
31%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Porter Ridge 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
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Porter Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Porter Ridge High School's ranking?
Porter Ridge High School is ranked #213 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Porter Ridge High School often compared to?
Porter Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sun Valley High School, Piedmont High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Porter Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Porter Ridge High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Porter Ridge High School?
1,754 students attend Porter Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Porter Ridge High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Ridge High School?
Porter Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porter Ridge High School offer ?
Porter Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Porter Ridge High School part of?
Porter Ridge High School is part of Union County School District.

School Reviews
5   8/23/2013
Wide variety of extracurricular activities available to students; including athletics and the arts. Academically, one of the best ranked in the state.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - theni
5   5/11/2009
The BEST in Union County! Quality teachers, an open and easily accessible leader in Sam Basden, a good website that is parent friendly. My son couldn't be in better hands!
- Posted by Parent - reddh

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,754 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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