Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, Northside 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 30-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northside High School's student population of 1,074 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Northside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1525 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
35%
25%
White
30%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Northside High School's ranking?
Northside High School is ranked #1525 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Northside High School often compared to?
Northside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacksonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside High School?
The graduation rate of Northside High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Northside High School?
1,074 students attend Northside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Northside High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside High School?
Northside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northside High School offer ?
Northside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northside High School part of?
Northside High School is part of Onslow County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 7/29/2020
I don't like how we are assigned homework throughout hard times.
5 2/13/2014
We have the best school in Onslow County!!!!!!!!
2 11/12/2006
This school is a nice looking building with some hard working teachers. Unfortunately it falls short after that. Teachers can only do so much especially without support of the administration.
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