South Rowan High School vs. Carson High School
Should you attend South Rowan 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
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Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 952 students in grades 9-12, South Rowan 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
952 students
1,170 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1609 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)
45-49%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
244
321
Grade 10 Students
268
303
Grade 11 Students
239
257
Grade 12 Students
201
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
68%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
