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Northern High School vs. Hillside High School

Should you attend Northern High School or Hillside 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northern High School
4622 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hillside High School
3727 Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27707
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Hillside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,334 students in grades 9-12, Northern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,454 students in grades 9-12, Hillside 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,334 students
1,454 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1375 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1818 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hillside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillside High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
438
403
Grade 10 Students
319
421
Grade 11 Students
310
320
Grade 12 Students
267
310
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
41%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Durham Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northern High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Durham Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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