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Northwood High School vs. Chatham Central High School

Should you attend Northwood High School or Chatham Central 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.
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School Overview

School
Northwood High School
310 Northwood High School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Chatham Central High School
14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 702 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 20% 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% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 326 students in grades 9-12, Chatham Central 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 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
702 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood 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 Chatham Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chatham Central High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood 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 Chatham Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chatham County 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

#418 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#694 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood 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 Chatham Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chatham County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chatham County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chatham County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chatham County 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 Northwood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chatham Central High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
165
76
Grade 10 Students
178
85
Grade 11 Students
160
95
Grade 12 Students
199
70

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 Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chatham County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chatham County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chatham County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chatham County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chatham County 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
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chatham County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chatham County 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
30%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chatham County 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 Chatham Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chatham County 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
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chatham County 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 reduced-price lunch at Chatham Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chatham County 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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