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
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Top Rankings
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Carson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 932 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 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,063 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 23:1 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
932 students
1,063 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
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
266
268
Grade 10 Students
243
258
Grade 11 Students
228
256
Grade 12 Students
195
281
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
25%
24%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
59%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%