Ragsdale High School

Ragsdale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 Lucy Ragsdale Rd,  Jamestown, NC
Guilford County Schools
3.7
3.2
1,317 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr James Gibson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
40.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
235:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
39.5%
White
26.4%
Hispanic
17.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.8%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 280 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 265 Students
North Carolina State University 257 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 252 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 185 Students
Appalachian State University 163 Students
East Carolina University 148 Students
High Point University 119 Students
Winston-Salem State University 114 Students
Wake Forest University 101 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 78 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Business 71 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 202 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/31/2024
I've had a positive experience throughout my four years attending Ragsdale High School. All the faculty and staff members are dedicated to their profession and try their best to assist students in need and make them into the best version of themselves.
3.0 Alum
11/6/2024
My experience at Ragsdale was different since my freshman year was online during covid. Overall though they could have had better resources and more people to reach out to when times got tuff
5.0 Alum
7/8/2024
It was wonderful, friendly staff and teachers really help make us college ready and prepared for future life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/12/2021
Great school and dedicated staff and organized structure.
1.0 parent
7/18/2018
Horrible and would never refer anyone to this school such a nightmare couldn't work worried about my child safety from bullying
3.0 parent
9/15/2017
This is my child's first year at Ragsdale and he seems to be getting along, okay. My only complaint is the staff in the front office. They are not friendly and very condescending. One lady, appeared to be friendly by wearing a smile on her face but her approach and how she was speaking, showed diffe...
5.0 other
2/10/2017
I'm currently a sophomore at Ragsdale and I don't think you should judge the school based off its students or that they enforce the rules Ragsdale also offers some of the most AP courses in Guilford county as well

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Ragsdale High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jamestown, NC, in the Jamestown neighborhood, and is served by the Guilford County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,317 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Ragsdale High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $358,398. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christine Joyner Greene Education Center, The Kearns Academy, The Point, and more. Learn more about what Jamestown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ragsdale High School.

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