Serving 682 students in grades 9-12, Beddingfield 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beddingfield High School's student population of 682 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beddingfield 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 Beddingfield High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
51%
25%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beddingfield High School's ranking?
Beddingfield High School is ranked #1369 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Beddingfield High School often compared to?
Beddingfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fike High School, James Hunt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beddingfield High School?
The graduation rate of Beddingfield High School is 73%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Beddingfield High School?
682 students attend Beddingfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Beddingfield High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beddingfield High School?
Beddingfield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beddingfield High School offer ?
Beddingfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beddingfield High School part of?
Beddingfield High School is part of Wilson County Schools School District.
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