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Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi vs. C E Jordan High School

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School Overview

School
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi
800 Clayton Road
Durham, NC 27703
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
C E Jordan High School
6806 Garrett Road
Durham, NC 27707
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,352 students in grades 9-12, Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12, C E Jordan High 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 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,352 students
2,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C E Jordan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C E Jordan High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
117 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C E Jordan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public 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

#2221 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1322 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C E Jordan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi with the average graduation rate observed in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Durham Public 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 Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi by grade.
This chart displays the students of C E Jordan High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
494
617
Grade 10 Students
349
544
Grade 11 Students
288
490
Grade 12 Students
221
417

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at C E Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
43%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public 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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public 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
100%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public 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 C E Jordan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public 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
3%
(18-19 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C E Jordan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public 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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