Triton High School vs. Harnett Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Triton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, Triton High School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,493 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 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,306 students
1,493 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%


Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
75 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1219 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-54%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
48%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%


Graduation Rate
85%
88%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
381
430
Grade 10 Students
327
352
Grade 11 Students
321
383
Grade 12 Students
277
328
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
n/a
n/a


% Hispanic
30%
31%


% Black
25%
18%


% White
39%
44%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%


Diversity Score
0.70
0.68


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

