Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, James B Dudley 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James B Dudley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James B Dudley High School's student population of 1,407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James B Dudley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James B Dudley High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1589 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
78%
25%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James B Dudley High School's ranking?
James B Dudley High School is ranked #1589 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of James B Dudley High School?
The graduation rate of James B Dudley High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend James B Dudley High School?
1,407 students attend James B Dudley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of James B Dudley High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B Dudley High School?
James B Dudley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James B Dudley High School offer ?
James B Dudley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James B Dudley High School part of?
James B Dudley High School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
School Reviews
1 2/17/2020
Don't ever send your kids here. Teachers don't care about the students. Very unsafe environment. Also, I haven't learned nothing.
2 4/14/2016
Dudley high is betraying something that they're not!! It is a very unprofessional and unsafe! Some teachers don't give a crap about certain students ,just there for a check!! Parents please think twice about sending your child to Dudley!!
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