Harris County High School vs. Northside High School
Should you attend Harris County 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
Harris County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,733 students in grades 9-12, Harris County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, Northside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,733 students
1,405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#406 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#657 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Graduation Rate
91%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
465
350
Grade 10 Students
421
367
Grade 11 Students
415
362
Grade 12 Students
432
326
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
17%
36%
% White
68%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%