South Central

570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,649 students in grades 9-12, South Central ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Central's student population of 1,649 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,649 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

South Central ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Central is 0.56, 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)
#1081 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Central 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.
51%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Central 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
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
62%
25%
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White
24%
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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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of South Central and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of South Central 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
39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Central 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
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Central and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Central's ranking?
South Central is ranked #1081 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Central often compared to?
South Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Junius H Rose High School, D H Conley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central?
The graduation rate of South Central is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Central?
1,649 students attend South Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Central students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% 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 South Central?
South Central has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Central offer ?
South Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central part of?
South Central is part of Pitt County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/6/2012
I think South Central is a wonderful highschool. I think it turns out excellent young adults with very bright future. I think students are well prepared for college.
- Posted by Parent - kmich

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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