Serving 143 students in grades 6-12, Creswell 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
38%
25%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creswell High School?
The graduation rate of Creswell High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Creswell High School?
143 students attend Creswell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Creswell High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creswell High School?
Creswell High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Creswell High School offer ?
Creswell High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Creswell High School part of?
Creswell High School is part of Washington County Schools School District.
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