J. C. Roe Center vs. New Hanover High School
Should you attend J. C. Roe Center or New Hanover 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
New Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 12 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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,515 students in grades 9-12, New Hanover High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
12 students
1,515 students
% Male | % Female
92% | 8%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
97 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#744 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
4
468
Grade 10 Students
3
340
Grade 11 Students
2
393
Grade 12 Students
2
314
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
25%
% Black
59%
30%
% White
8%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
25%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
