South Jefferson High School vs. Carthage Senior High School
Should you attend South Jefferson High School or Carthage Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Carthage Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 589 students in grades 9-12, South Jefferson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Carthage Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
589 students
845 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
70 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#644 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
60-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
157
239
Grade 10 Students
144
202
Grade 11 Students
140
204
Grade 12 Students
137
195
Ungraded Students
11
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
