Richlands High School vs. Jacksonville High School
Should you attend Richlands High School or Jacksonville 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
Richlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Richlands 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 49% (which is lower 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,441 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
1,441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1082 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#420 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
287
391
Grade 10 Students
267
380
Grade 11 Students
233
355
Grade 12 Students
240
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
9%
25%
% White
67%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%