South Providence

500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Bottom 50%
Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, South Providence 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Providence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

South Providence's student population of 46 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

South Providence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Providence is 0.64, 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
This School
State Level (NC)
#2315 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Providence 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.
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Providence 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
2:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
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Black
50%
25%
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White
26%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NC.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of South Providence and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of South Providence and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Providence 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 (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Providence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 South Providence's ranking?
South Providence is ranked #2315 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Providence often compared to?
South Providenceis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Providence?
The graduation rate of South Providence is 25-29%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Providence?
46 students attend South Providence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Providence students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Providence?
South Providence has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Providence offer ?
South Providence offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Providence part of?
South Providence is part of Union County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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