East Rowan High School vs. Carson High School
Should you attend East Rowan High School or Carson High School? 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
Top Rankings
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Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,072 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 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,135 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,072 students
1,135 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#534 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
313
315
Grade 10 Students
271
271
Grade 11 Students
260
272
Grade 12 Students
228
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
73%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
