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Providence Grove High School vs. Scale School

Should you attend Providence Grove High School or Scale 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
Providence Grove High School
5555 Mack Lineberry Rd
Climax, NC 27233
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7/
10
Top 50%
Scale School
1401 Summit Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27405
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 624 students in grades 9-12, Providence Grove 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 18 students in grades 6-12, Scale School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
624 students
18 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Providence 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 Scale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
67% | 33%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Providence Grove High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scale School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Providence 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 Scale School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
2:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Providence Grove High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Guilford 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

#963 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Providence Grove High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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55-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Providence Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Guilford County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Providence Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Guilford County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Providence Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Randolph County School System School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Providence Grove High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Randolph County School System School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Providence Grove High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scale School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
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2
Grade 9 Students
175
6
Grade 10 Students
149
4
Grade 11 Students
146
5
Grade 12 Students
154
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Providence Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Randolph County School System School District 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 American Indian at Scale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Guilford County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Providence Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Randolph County School System School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Guilford County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Providence Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Guilford County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Providence Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Guilford 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
71%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Providence Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Guilford County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Providence Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Guilford County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Providence Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Guilford County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Providence Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Randolph County School System School District 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 Scale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Guilford 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
4%
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Providence Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Randolph County School System School District 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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