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 732 students in grades 9-11.
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 18:1 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 56% (majority Black).
Serving 940 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-11
9-12
Total Students
732 students
940 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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
278
187
Grade 10 Students
264
172
Grade 11 Students
190
241
Grade 12 Students
-
340
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
17%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
64%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
