Cedar Ridge High School

1125 New Grady Brown Sch Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Cedar Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 1,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Cedar Ridge High School's student population of 1,104 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,104 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cedar 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 Cedar 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)
#254 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar 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.
70%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar 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.
55-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cedar 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
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cedar 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%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cedar 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
34%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cedar 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
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cedar 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
47%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cedar 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cedar 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
39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar 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 Cedar 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Ridge High School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge High School is ranked #254 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cedar Ridge High School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge High School?
1,104 students attend Cedar Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cedar Ridge High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge High School?
Cedar Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge High School offer ?
Cedar Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Ridge High School part of?
Cedar Ridge High School is part of Orange County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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