White Oak High School vs. Northside High School
Should you attend White Oak High School or Northside 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
White Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,207 students in grades 9-12, White Oak High School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,097 students in grades 9-12, Northside 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 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,207 students
1,097 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1525 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
406
304
Grade 10 Students
315
282
Grade 11 Students
262
252
Grade 12 Students
224
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
21%
37%
% White
48%
29%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
