Is South Garner High a good school?

South Garner High ranks 305 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Garner High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,824 students attended South Garner High.

What is the racial makeup of South Garner High?

Students at South Garner High are 48% African American, 33% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

South Garner High

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South Garner High is a public high school located in Garner, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,824 students. The school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

South Garner High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 13.87% White, 47.7% African American, 32.73% Hispanic, and 2.14% Asian. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as Enloe High and Garner High. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in End-of-Course (EOC) exams, is generally lower than the Wake County Schools and North Carolina averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rates for South Garner High were 42.2% in Biology, 47.8% in English II, and 52.8% in Math I, compared to the Wake County Schools averages of 61.7%, 71.5%, and 35.5%, respectively.

South Garner High's performance varies across different student subgroups. The school ranks highly for African American students (110 out of 437 NC high schools in 2023-2024) and English Language Learner students (29 out of 262 NC high schools in 2023-2024), but lower for other subgroups, such as White students (165 out of 553 NC high schools in 2023-2024) and Multi-racial students (158 out of 261 NC high schools in 2023-2024). Additionally, South Garner High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.85% in 2021-2022 to 65.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8228 Hebron Church Rd
Garner, NC 27529

(919) 694-7711

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,505

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,824

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.7%

Hispanic:

32.7%

White:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.9%

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Compare Details South Garner High ranks better than 52.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 23^rd among 32 ranked high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at South Garner High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.7%), Hispanic (32.7%), White (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Garner High is 17.5, which is the 13^th best among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Garner High is $10,505, which is the 10^th highest among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks South Garner High 305^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See South Garner High in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	36.26	360^th	594	39.4%
2022	48.60	300^th	621	51.7%
2023	41.86	336^th	626	46.3%
2024	48.95	305^th	640	52.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	14.31	184^th	195	5.6%
2021	77.41	27^th	199	86.4%
2022	26.28	181^st	226	19.9%
2023	70.18	56^th	249	77.5%
2024	40.90	158^th	261	39.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	32.63	125^th	173	27.7%
2021	65.18	21^st	124	83.1%
2022	57.97	42^nd	156	73.1%
2023	56.01	61^st	226	73.0%
2024	72.85	29^th	262	88.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.94	94^th	349	73.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	31.52	285^th	446	36.1%
2021	42.55	170^th	432	60.6%
2022	58.00	176^th	544	67.6%
2023	41.76	302^nd	597	49.4%
2024	49.99	249^th	613	59.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	25.75	38^th	44	13.6%
2022	60.47	6^th	34	82.4%
2023	67.10	10^th	45	77.8%
2024	73.53	7^th	47	85.1%

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Rank History for Female students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	25.00	363^rd	475	23.6%
2021	35.93	266^th	475	44.0%
2022	51.05	276^th	594	53.5%
2023	44.25	322^nd	588	45.2%
2024	48.65	295^th	602	51.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	44.80	176^th	364	51.6%
2021	40.11	177^th	334	47.0%
2022	65.45	59^th	330	82.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	53.57	167^th	325	48.6%
2021	65.27	119^th	337	64.7%
2022	75.45	77^th	398	80.7%
2024	75.98	70^th	403	82.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	27.17	346^th	488	29.1%
2021	35.18	269^th	481	44.1%
2022	45.86	297^th	585	49.2%
2023	38.43	355^th	602	41.0%
2024	48.14	300^th	607	50.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.16	63^rd	98	35.7%
2024	60.54	47^th	101	53.5%

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Rank History for African American students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	43.33	154^th	369	58.3%
2021	51.47	110^th	364	69.8%
2022	64.03	106^th	430	75.3%
2023	56.45	136^th	434	68.7%
2024	61.97	110^th	437	74.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	33.71	219^th	354	38.1%
2021	43.84	143^rd	370	61.4%
2022	53.02	157^th	436	64.0%
2023	45.50	219^th	449	51.2%
2024	54.97	158^th	454	65.2%

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Rank History for White students at South Garner High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	28.71	321^st	444	27.7%
2021	57.83	141^st	439	67.9%
2022	72.80	151^st	534	71.7%
2023	66.28	181^st	537	66.3%
2024	71.36	165^th	553	70.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The principal is amazing! The teachers my daughter has this year are amazing. Some of the parents who are emotional drivers are not amazing and make it a bit dangerous to drive. But the school itself is truly fantastic. I am VERY picky about schools. I had been homeschooling. But this school is dedicated to teaching and developing these kids and they are creative in how they do it. The have techniques and ideas that get these kids thinking differently and encouraging them to make decisions for themselves while expanding their minds making learning fun and not just a boring mundane school day. Each day is different and I am so glad we decided to send my daughter there. That principal...man I need his energy. I have never met a principal so involved with the students and the whole staff seem to support the students as well as families. This is not your typical public high school. Now if we can only teach the parents how to take turns in car pool and not drive like bafoons, it may save a life. Hey parents, did you ever think that we have student drivers around the school and their safety comes first? Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Garner High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	121	354	16	218	2	1	19	731
2020	192	605	30	362	3	2	36	1230
2021	267	798	30	507	5	3	44	1654
2022	281	835	38	589	5	5	56	1809
2023	253	870	39	597	6	7	52	1824

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Garner High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	731	46.9	15.5	58.8
2020	1230	63.0	19.4	53.7
2021	1654	92.9	17.8	48.8
2022	1809	107.0	16.9	40.9
2023	1824	104.1	17.5	65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Garner High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	731	46.9	15.5	58.8
2020	1230	63.0	19.4	53.7
2021	1654	92.9	17.8	48.8
2022	1809	107.0	16.9	40.9
2023	1824	104.1	17.5	65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Garner High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$368 (3.5%)	$10,137 (96.5%)	$10,504

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Garner High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (South Garner High)	44.6	42.5	2.1%
End of Course Biology (Wake County Schools)	66.1	62	4.1%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (South Garner High)	42.1	47.7	5.6%
End of Course English II (Wake County Schools)	68.6	71.4	2.8%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (South Garner High)	29	49.1	20.1%
End of Course Math I (Wake County Schools)	34.6	33	1.6%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (South Garner High)	89.8	60.8	29%
End of Course Math III (Wake County Schools)	53.5	71.4	17.9%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	731	1824	149.5%
African American	354	870	145.8%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	16	39	143.8%
Hispanic	218	597	173.9%
Pacific Islander	1	7	600%
White	121	253	109.1%
Two or More Races	19	52	173.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	65.9%	7.1%

Schools Near South Garner High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Garner High	Public	9-12	8228 Hebron Church Rd	Garner	27529	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 694-7711	1,824	104	17.5	65.9%	253 (13.9%)	870 (47.7%)	597 (32.7%)	39 (2.1%)	6 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	52 (2.9%)	49	305^th of 640 public high schools	52.3%		41.9	336^th of 626 public high schools	46.3%	31	42.2	47.8	52.8	75.0								$10,505	$368	$10,137
Garner High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Spring Drive	Garner	27529	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 662-2379	1,683	106	15.8	49.7%	507 (30.1%)	574 (34.1%)	509 (30.2%)	26 (1.5%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	61 (3.6%)	32.2	428^th of 640 public high schools	33.1%		35.4	396^th of 626 public high schools	36.7%	32	47.1	55.3	22.9	45.4								$8,960	$511	$8,449
Southeast Raleigh High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2600 Rock Quarry Road	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 856-2800	1,401	103	13.6	72.5%	85 (6.1%)	750 (53.5%)	499 (35.6%)	17 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.3%)	14.7	553^rd of 640 public high schools	13.6%		14.1	547^th of 626 public high schools	12.6%	6	17.1	36.5	25.1	37.9								$10,076	$731	$9,346
Clayton High	Public	9-12	600 S Fayetteville St	Clayton	27520	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 553-4064	2,024	110	18.3	42.0%	836 (41.3%)	531 (26.2%)	522 (25.8%)	18 (0.9%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	111 (5.5%)	44.3	339^th of 640 public high schools	47.0%		32.7	411^th of 626 public high schools	34.3%	72	68.8	55.0	44.1	45.9								$7,541	$374	$7,166
Longleaf School of the Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	322 Chapanoke Road	Raleigh	27603	Wake County	Longleaf School of the Arts	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 896-8164	406	30	13.4		245 (60.3%)	69 (17.0%)	59 (14.5%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	60.6	231^st of 640 public high schools	63.9%		60.3	225^th of 626 public high schools	64.1%	6	70.6	84.6	40.3	40.3
Central Wake High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1425 Rock Quarry Road	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Central Wake Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 521-5067	220	6	36.6		26 (11.8%)	101 (45.9%)	80 (36.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	14.2	557^th of 640 public high schools	13.0%		23.8	488^th of 626 public high schools	22.0%	69	13.3	42.0	18.2	37.5
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	2200 S Wilmington St	Raleigh	27603	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 856-8119	353	24	14.9	48.2%	80 (22.7%)	145 (41.1%)	97 (27.5%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	76.4	149^th of 640 public high schools	76.7%		72.9	160^th of 626 public high schools	74.4%	11	70.1	77.9	67.4	72.9								$12,204	$705	$11,499
Cleveland High	Public	9-12	1892 Polenta Rd	Clayton	27520	Johnston County	Johnston County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 934-2455	1,879	99	18.9	35.0%	1,020 (54.3%)	330 (17.6%)	403 (21.4%)	26 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	94 (5.0%)	49.7	300^th of 640 public high schools	53.1%		52.7	273^rd of 626 public high schools	56.4%	27	48.2	62.8	48.7	61.6								$7,646	$466	$7,180
Wake Early College of Health and Science	Public	9-12	2901 Holston Lane	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 212-5800	336	12	26.9	39.3%	104 (31.0%)	75 (22.3%)	72 (21.4%)	68 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	92.5	53^rd of 640 public high schools	91.7%		92.6	47^th of 626 public high schools	92.5%	6	88.2	97.4	66.7	93.9								$9,117	$232	$8,885
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	567 East Hargett St	Raleigh	27601	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 664-5644	269	20	13.4	30.1%	73 (27.1%)	127 (47.2%)	37 (13.8%)	17 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	95.6	18^th of 640 public high schools	97.2%		90.7	61^st of 626 public high schools	90.3%	43	93.2	100.0		97.8	89.2	90.2	97.0	83.8	87.8	90.6	93.8	$12,691	$443	$12,248

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