Henderson High School vs. Carson High School
Should you attend Henderson High School or Carson 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
Henderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 34 students in grades 6-12, Henderson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
34 students
1,170 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#534 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
n/a
Graduation Rate
15-19%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
14
321
Grade 10 Students
3
303
Grade 11 Students
8
257
Grade 12 Students
3
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
21%
% Black
53%
4%
% White
26%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
