Serving 2,062 students in grades 9-12, Needham Broughton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,062 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Needham Broughton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Needham Broughton High School's student population of 2,062 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,062 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Needham Broughton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needham Broughton High School is 0.60, 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
#464 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
21%
25%
White
58%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needham Broughton High School's ranking?
Needham Broughton High School is ranked #464 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Needham Broughton High School often compared to?
Needham Broughton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enloe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Needham Broughton High School?
The graduation rate of Needham Broughton High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Needham Broughton High School?
2,062 students attend Needham Broughton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Needham Broughton High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needham Broughton High School?
Needham Broughton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Needham Broughton High School offer ?
Needham Broughton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Needham Broughton High School part of?
Needham Broughton High School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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