Lucy S. Herring Elementary School vs. Isaac Dickson Elementary School
Should you attend Lucy S. Herring Elementary School or Isaac Dickson Elementary 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
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Top Rankings
Lucy S. Herring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lucy S. Herring Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isaac Dickson Elementary 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 55% (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 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
301 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#921 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
14
Kindergarten Students
51
50
Grade 1 Students
49
73
Grade 2 Students
51
69
Grade 3 Students
42
67
Grade 4 Students
39
65
Grade 5 Students
52
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
59%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
