Harris County High School vs. Northside High School
Should you attend Harris County High School or Northside 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
Harris County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,703 students in grades 9-12, Harris County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,703 students
1,402 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#734 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Graduation Rate
91%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
484
389
Grade 10 Students
463
335
Grade 11 Students
351
324
Grade 12 Students
405
354
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
16%
31%
% White
70%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%