Eugene Ashley High School vs. Emsley A Laney High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eugene Ashley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Emsley A Laney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,893 students in grades 9-12, Eugene Ashley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 71% (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 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 2,243 students in grades 9-12, Emsley A Laney High School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,893 students
2,243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
111 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
501
616
Grade 10 Students
465
564
Grade 11 Students
473
541
Grade 12 Students
454
522
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
71%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%