Northwestern High School vs. South Pointe High School
Should you attend Northwestern High School or South Pointe 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
Northwestern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
South Pointe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,822 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South 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 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,128 students in grades 9-12, South Pointe High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South 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 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,822 students
1,128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
84 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#103 out of 1118 schools in SC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
544
296
Grade 10 Students
462
305
Grade 11 Students
462
285
Grade 12 Students
354
242
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
42%
59%
% White
37%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%