For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,172 students in Southport, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 118 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Southport, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Southport, NC are South Brunswick High School, Southport Elementary School and South Brunswick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southport, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Southport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Southport, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Brunswick High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
280 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 845-2203
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 845-2203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,104 students
Rank: #22.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
South Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 845-2771
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 845-2771
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southport, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Southport, NC include South Brunswick High School, Southport Elementary School and South Brunswick Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Southport, NC?
3 public schools are located in Southport, NC.
What percentage of students in Southport, NC go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Southport, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southport, NC?
Southport, NC public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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