J. C. Roe Center vs. Emsley A Laney High School
Should you attend J. C. Roe Center or Emsley A Laney 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
J. C. Roe Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Emsley A Laney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 10 students in grades 6-12, J. C. Roe Center 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 1:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 2,220 students in grades 9-12, Emsley A Laney High School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
10 students
2,220 students
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
-
617
Grade 10 Students
2
582
Grade 11 Students
5
518
Grade 12 Students
2
503
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
17%
% Black
80%
18%
% White
20%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
