Serving 1,707 students in grades 9-12, D H Conley High School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D H Conley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
D H Conley High School's student population of 1,707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Mascot
Viking
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
D H Conley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D H Conley High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
20%
25%
White
59%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D H Conley High School's ranking?
D H Conley High School is ranked #561 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are D H Conley High School often compared to?
D H Conley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Junius H Rose High School, Ayden-grifton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of D H Conley High School?
The graduation rate of D H Conley High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend D H Conley High School?
1,707 students attend D H Conley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of D H Conley High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D H Conley High School?
D H Conley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does D H Conley High School offer ?
D H Conley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is D H Conley High School part of?
D H Conley High School is part of Pitt County Schools School District.
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