Serving 37 students in grades 6-12, Boys And Girls Homes 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
38%
25%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boys And Girls Homes?
The graduation rate of Boys And Girls Homes is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Boys And Girls Homes?
37 students attend Boys And Girls Homes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Boys And Girls Homes students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boys And Girls Homes?
Boys And Girls Homes has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boys And Girls Homes offer ?
Boys And Girls Homes offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Boys And Girls Homes part of?
Boys And Girls Homes is part of Columbus County Schools School District.
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