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Council Rock High School North vs. Council Rock High School South

Should you attend Council Rock High School North or Council Rock High School South? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Council Rock High School North
62 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Council Rock High School South
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Council Rock High School North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Council Rock High School South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,622 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School North ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Council Rock High School South ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,622 students
1,940 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
134 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#98 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
#137 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
(Top 5% in PA)
81%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Council Rock High School North and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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80%
(Top 10% in PA)
80%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Council Rock High School North and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Council Rock High School South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
51%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Council Rock High School North and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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96%
(Top 10% in PA)
96%
(Top 10% in PA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
418
479
Grade 10 Students
427
485
Grade 11 Students
371
484
Grade 12 Students
406
491

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
7%
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% Hispanic
5%
4%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
79%
85%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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0.36
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Council Rock High School North and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
13%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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