Northern High School vs. Riverside High School
Should you attend Northern High School or Riverside 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
Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the bottom 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,851 students in grades 9-12, Riverside High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,334 students
1,851 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
102 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#794 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%


Graduation Rate
83%
75%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
438
585
Grade 10 Students
319
478
Grade 11 Students
310
465
Grade 12 Students
267
323
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
1%
2%


% Hispanic
37%
39%


% Black
41%
28%


% White
16%
26%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.67
0.71


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
52%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

