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Oak Grove High School vs. R J Reynolds High School

Should you attend Oak Grove High School or R J Reynolds 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
Oak Grove High School
3507 Midway School Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27107
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
R J Reynolds High School
301 N Hawthorne Road
Winston Salem, NC 27104
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Oak Grove 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%)

R J Reynolds 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Oak Grove 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 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,747 students in grades 9-12, R J Reynolds High School 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 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
986 students
1,747 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Grove 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 R J Reynolds High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Grove High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R J Reynolds High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
98 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Grove 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 R J Reynolds High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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

#230 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#943 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Grove 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 R J Reynolds High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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 Oak Grove High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of R J Reynolds High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
283
513
Grade 10 Students
288
448
Grade 11 Students
222
429
Grade 12 Students
193
357

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oak Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Davidson County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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
10%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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
6%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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
78%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth 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%
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Davidson 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 R J Reynolds High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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