Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Wallace-rose Hill 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 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace-rose Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wallace-rose Hill High School's student population of 757 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Wallace-rose Hill 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 Wallace-rose Hill High School is 0.65, 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
#1928 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
30%
25%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
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 Wallace-rose Hill High School's ranking?
Wallace-rose Hill High School is ranked #1928 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wallace-rose Hill High School often compared to?
Wallace-rose Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Kenan High School, East Duplin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wallace-rose Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Wallace-rose Hill High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wallace-rose Hill High School?
757 students attend Wallace-rose Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wallace-rose Hill High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace-rose Hill High School?
Wallace-rose Hill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace-rose Hill High School offer ?
Wallace-rose Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace-rose Hill High School part of?
Wallace-rose Hill High School is part of Duplin County Schools School District.
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