North Pitt High School vs. South Central
Should you attend North Pitt High School or South Central? 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
North Pitt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Most improved public schools
South Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 854 students in grades 9-12, North Pitt High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,738 students in grades 9-12, South Central ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
854 students
1,738 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
94 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1163 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1269 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
240
492
Grade 10 Students
252
413
Grade 11 Students
190
448
Grade 12 Students
172
385
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
32%
7%
% Black
50%
65%
% White
12%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%