For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,154 students in Southport, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Southport, NC is South Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southport, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Southport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Southport, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Brunswick High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Southport, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Brunswick High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Cougar Drive Bsl
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6880
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 756-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Southport, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Southport, NC include South Brunswick High School.
How many public high schools are located in Southport?
1 public high schools are located in Southport.
What is the racial composition of students in Southport?
Southport public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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