Croatan High School vs. West Carteret High School
Should you attend Croatan High School or West Carteret 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
Croatan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Carteret High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,019 students in grades 9-12, Croatan High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,095 students in grades 8-12, West Carteret High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,019 students
1,095 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#220 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
74%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
273
321
Grade 10 Students
244
276
Grade 11 Students
255
256
Grade 12 Students
247
240
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
84%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%