J F Kennedy High School vs. R J Reynolds High School
Should you attend J F Kennedy High School or R J Reynolds 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 F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
R J Reynolds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades 6-12, J F Kennedy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,747 students in grades 9-12, R J Reynolds 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 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
309 students
1,747 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2238 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
72
513
Grade 10 Students
94
448
Grade 11 Students
68
429
Grade 12 Students
75
357
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
49%
24%
% Black
33%
34%
% White
12%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
