Lucy Ragsdale High School, commonly known as Ragsdale High, is a public high school in Jamestown, North Carolina. Opened in 1959, Ragsdale is one of 26 high schools in Guilford County Schools.
Serving 1,292 students in grades 9-12, Lucy Ragsdale 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 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy Ragsdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lucy Ragsdale High School's student population of 1,292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Motto
We are the famous blue and white. We'll sing it o're and o're.
School Rankings
Lucy Ragsdale High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy Ragsdale High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)36%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
44%
24%
White
23%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Guilford County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Ragsdale High School's ranking?
Lucy Ragsdale High School is ranked #1354 out of 2,617 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lucy Ragsdale High School?
The graduation rate of Lucy Ragsdale High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lucy Ragsdale High School?
1,292 students attend Lucy Ragsdale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lucy Ragsdale High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucy Ragsdale High School?
Lucy Ragsdale High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lucy Ragsdale High School offer ?
Lucy Ragsdale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy Ragsdale High School part of?
Lucy Ragsdale High School is part of Guilford County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Poor instruction with inexperienced teachers. Unsafe environment with an administration more concerned with appearances than students.
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