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North Iredell High School vs. Lake Norman High School

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School Overview

School
North Iredell High School
156 Raider Road
Olin, NC 28660
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lake Norman High School
186 Doolie Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

North Iredell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Lake Norman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, North Iredell High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,964 students in grades 9-12, Lake Norman High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
989 students
1,964 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Iredell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lake Norman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Iredell High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lake Norman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Iredell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lake Norman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Iredell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lake Norman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#562 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#206 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Iredell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lake Norman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Iredell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Norman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Iredell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Norman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Iredell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lake Norman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Iredell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lake Norman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Iredell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lake Norman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
261
456
Grade 10 Students
269
501
Grade 11 Students
240
512
Grade 12 Students
219
495

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Iredell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Iredell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lake Norman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Iredell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lake Norman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Iredell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lake Norman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Iredell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lake Norman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Iredell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lake Norman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Iredell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lake Norman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Iredell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lake Norman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Iredell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lake Norman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Iredell-Statesville Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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