Owen High School vs. Roberson High School
Should you attend Owen High School or Roberson 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
Owen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Roberson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades 9-12, Owen High School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Roberson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
649 students
1,479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#194 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Grade 9 Students
187
373
Grade 10 Students
150
390
Grade 11 Students
149
348
Grade 12 Students
163
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
26%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
72%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%