Northwood High School vs. Seaforth High School
Should you attend Northwood High School or Seaforth 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
Top Rankings
Northwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Seaforth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 20% 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% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Seaforth High School serves 1,035 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
702 students
1,035 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
75-79%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
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n/a
Graduation Rate
88%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
165
299
Grade 10 Students
178
292
Grade 11 Students
160
254
Grade 12 Students
199
190
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
17%
7%
% White
60%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
