Serving 1,766 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.66, 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?
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?
1,766 students attend Porter Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Porter Ridge High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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?
Wide variety of extracurricular activities available to students; including athletics and the arts. Academically, one of the best ranked in the state.
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55/11/2009
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,766 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
