North Caroline High School

10990 River Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12, North Caroline High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Caroline High School's student population of 1,226 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,226 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

North Caroline High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Caroline High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#646 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Caroline High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Caroline High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Caroline High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Caroline High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Caroline High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Caroline High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Caroline High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Caroline High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Caroline High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Caroline High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland 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 North Caroline High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of North Caroline High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Caroline High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Caroline High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Caroline High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Caroline High School's ranking?
North Caroline High School is ranked #646 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are North Caroline High School often compared to?
North Caroline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonel Richardson High School, Lockerman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Caroline High School?
The graduation rate of North Caroline High School is 84%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend North Caroline High School?
1,226 students attend North Caroline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Caroline High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Caroline High School?
North Caroline High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Caroline High School offer ?
North Caroline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Caroline High School part of?
North Caroline High School is part of Caroline County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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