Carson High School vs. East Rowan High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,032 students in grades 9-12, East Rowan High School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,170 students
1,032 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1219 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
321
310
Grade 10 Students
303
293
Grade 11 Students
257
229
Grade 12 Students
289
200
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
69%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
