North Central High School vs. Port Barre High School
Should you attend North Central High School or Port Barre 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
North Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Port Barre High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades 6-12, North Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 417 students in grades 9-12, Port Barre High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
308 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#517 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
34
-
Grade 7 Students
60
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Grade 9 Students
45
127
Grade 10 Students
61
104
Grade 11 Students
35
93
Grade 12 Students
35
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
77%
24%
% White
21%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.37
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
