Henderson High School vs. Salisbury High School
Should you attend Henderson High School or Salisbury 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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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 959 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
34 students
959 students
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25-29%
n/a
Graduation Rate
15-19%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 8 Students
5
-
Grade 9 Students
14
327
Grade 10 Students
3
268
Grade 11 Students
8
200
Grade 12 Students
3
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
34%
% Black
53%
44%
% White
26%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
