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Northern High School

Durham, NC


Northern High School
4622 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC  27704
Phone: 919-560-3956
Durham County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 4 out of 10 stars
4  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,308
Type: Regular School
Northern High School

Northern High School



Metro Area Ranking

#25
Metro Area High School Ranking: Northern High School is ranked #25 out of 28 of the best high schools in Durham and surrounding areas (11th percentile). Cick the link to see all 28 high schools.

State Ranking

#294
Statewide High School Ranking: Northern High School is ranked #294 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (35th percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, Northern High School is a 4-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Durham County, NC. Northern High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,308 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

55.0
(Did Not Meet Growth)
Student Growth Score: Northern High School had a Student Growth Score of 55.0. This placed Northern High School in the 8th percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
D
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.








Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 2%
 Asian - 2%
 Black - 40%
 Black - 40%
 Hispanic - 35%
 Hispanic - 35%
 Two or More Races - 4%
 Two or More Races - 4%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 18%
 White - 18%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Northern High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 14.7 32nd 16.0
Math 16.4 29th 17.5
Reading 16.8 35th 18.2
Science 16.5 30th 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Northern High stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at This School Average Score
Reading 529
Math 517
Composite Score 1046
SAT Participation Rate 10 %

Northern High had an average SAT score of 1046 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #132 out of 281 NC high schools (53rd percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of North Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Northern High was 10% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 83% - Northern High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 83% - Northern High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 79% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 79% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 8% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 66% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 66% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 21% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 12% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 83% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 83% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 13% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Northern High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
George L Carrington Middle School
0.3 miles Durham 6-8
Eno Valley Elementary School
0.6 miles Durham PK-5
Easley Elementary School
10 
1.5 miles Durham K-5
Holt Elementary School
2.6 miles Durham PK-5
Riverside High School
2.6 miles Durham 9-12
Little River Elementary School
2.7 miles Durham PK-8
Hillandale Elementary School
3.1 miles Durham PK-5
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
3.4 miles Durham PK-5
Lakeview School
4.3 miles Durham 6-12
Brogden Middle School
4.8 miles Durham 6-8
The School for Creative Studies
5.2 miles Durham 6-12
Club Boulevard Elementary School
5.2 miles Durham K-5
Mangum Elementary School
5.6 miles Bahama PK-5
E K Powe Elementary School
5.6 miles Durham PK-5
George Watts Elementary School
10 
5.9 miles Durham PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
George L Carrington Middle School
0.3 miles 6-8
Eno Valley Elementary School
0.6 miles PK-5
Easley Elementary School
10 
1.5 miles K-5
Holt Elementary School
2.6 miles PK-5
Riverside High School
2.6 miles 9-12
Little River Elementary School
2.7 miles PK-8
Hillandale Elementary School
3.1 miles PK-5
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
3.4 miles PK-5
Lakeview School
4.3 miles 6-12
Brogden Middle School
4.8 miles 6-8
The School for Creative Studies
5.2 miles 6-12
Club Boulevard Elementary School
5.2 miles K-5
Mangum Elementary School
5.6 miles PK-5
E K Powe Elementary School
5.6 miles PK-5
George Watts Elementary School
10 
5.9 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Discovery Charter School
2.7 miles Bahama 6-9
Excelsior Classical Academy
3.3 miles Durham K-11
Voyager Academy
3.4 miles Durham K-12
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
5.4 miles Durham K-8
Central Park School For Children
6.2 miles Durham K-8
Global Scholars Academy
6.5 miles Durham K-8
Durham Charter School
6.7 miles Durham K-9
Maureen Joy Charter School
7.7 miles Durham K-8
Reaching All Minds Academy
8.0 miles Durham K-8
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
8.1 miles Durham K-8
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Discovery Charter School
2.7 miles 6-9
Excelsior Classical Academy
3.3 miles K-11
Voyager Academy
3.4 miles K-12
The Institute for the Development Young Leaders
5.4 miles K-8
Central Park School For Children
6.2 miles K-8
Global Scholars Academy
6.5 miles K-8
Durham Charter School
6.7 miles K-9
Maureen Joy Charter School
7.7 miles K-8
Reaching All Minds Academy
8.0 miles K-8
Community School of Digital & Visual Art
8.1 miles K-8