Henderson High School vs. Carson High School
Should you attend Henderson 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
Henderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 78 students in grades 6-12, Henderson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
78 students
1,135 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#534 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
n/a
Graduation Rate
15-19%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
6
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
33
315
Grade 10 Students
13
271
Grade 11 Students
15
272
Grade 12 Students
6
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
42%
7%
% White
36%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
