New Hanover High School vs. Eugene Ashley High School
Should you attend New Hanover High School or Eugene Ashley 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
New Hanover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 1,437 students in grades 9-12, New Hanover High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,437 students
1,893 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#376 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
501
Grade 10 Students
369
465
Grade 11 Students
319
473
Grade 12 Students
324
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
27%
15%
% Black
32%
7%
% White
36%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%