Harnett Central High School vs. Overhills High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Overhills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12, Harnett Central 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,971 students in grades 9-12, Overhills 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 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,474 students
1,971 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
103 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#981 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
59%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
414
640
Grade 10 Students
403
528
Grade 11 Students
330
405
Grade 12 Students
327
398
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
30%
20%
% Black
19%
34%
% White
46%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%