Western Harnett High School vs. Triton High School
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School Overview
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Triton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,324 students in grades 9-12, Western Harnett High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,274 students in grades 9-12, Triton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher 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 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,324 students
1,274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#686 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
362
356
Grade 10 Students
330
316
Grade 11 Students
284
296
Grade 12 Students
348
306
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
29%
32%
% Black
16%
26%
% White
47%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%