Overhills High School vs. Harnett Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Overhills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,971 students in grades 9-12, Overhills 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12, Harnett Central 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,971 students
1,474 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1219 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
640
414
Grade 10 Students
528
403
Grade 11 Students
405
330
Grade 12 Students
398
327
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
30%
% Black
34%
19%
% White
32%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%