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