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#1443 of 2,648 schools in NC
Lucy Ragsdale High
High School · Guilford County Schools · Jamestown, NC
A Guilford County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1000 Lucy Ragsdale Drive, Jamestown, NC 27282
- Math 47% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lucy Ragsdale High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lucy Ragsdale High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,270
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$1,374/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Joyner Greene Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Haynes Inman Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| College Prep and Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 868 | Compare → |
| Shining Light AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #61 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucy Ragsdale High is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy Ragsdale High
Lucy Ragsdale High is a public high school in Jamestown, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 1,336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,443 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy Ragsdale High
What grades does Lucy Ragsdale High serve?
Lucy Ragsdale High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lucy Ragsdale High?
Lucy Ragsdale High has an enrollment of approximately 1,336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Ragsdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Ragsdale High is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy Ragsdale High rank in NC?
Lucy Ragsdale High ranks #1,443 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lucy Ragsdale High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy Ragsdale High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lucy Ragsdale High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy Ragsdale High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lucy Ragsdale High a charter school?
No, Lucy Ragsdale High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy Ragsdale High a Title I school?
No, Lucy Ragsdale High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy Ragsdale High?
99.8% of students at Lucy Ragsdale High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (336) 454-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27282)
- 14,729
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27282; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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