Henderson High School vs. Salisbury High School
Should you attend Henderson High School or Salisbury 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
Henderson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Salisbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 71 students in grades 6-12, Henderson 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 930 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
71 students
930 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2508 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25-29%
n/a
Graduation Rate
15-19%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
3
-
Grade 8 Students
8
-
Grade 9 Students
14
254
Grade 10 Students
22
259
Grade 11 Students
11
223
Grade 12 Students
13
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
34%
% Black
54%
43%
% White
21%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%