Southport Elementary School

701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southport Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Southport Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Southport Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#609 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
10%
25%
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White
75%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Southport Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southport Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southport Elementary School's ranking?
Southport Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southport Elementary School often compared to?
Southport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Classical Charter Schools Of Southport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Southport Elementary School?
432 students attend Southport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southport Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Elementary School?
Southport Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southport Elementary School offer ?
Southport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southport Elementary School part of?
Southport Elementary School is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2024
This is a great school. As a student who goes to this school, I don't understand why people give it a one-star rating. Anyway it is fun and some teachers can be a little strict but there just do their job. Some people just complain about the littlest of things
- Posted by Student/Alumni - andraimee quicksill

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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