Northside High School vs. Shaw High School
Should you attend Northside High School or Shaw 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
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Shaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,234 students in grades 9-12, Shaw High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,402 students
1,234 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1468 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
389
408
Grade 10 Students
335
335
Grade 11 Students
324
266
Grade 12 Students
354
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
31%
53%
% White
45%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%