South Point High School is a public high school in Belmont, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1964 and is part of the Gaston County Schools district.
Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, South Point High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Point High serves the southeastern part of Belmont, NC, covering an area of approximately 28.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Point High School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
989 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
South Point High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Point High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Point High School's ranking?
South Point High School is ranked #142 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Point High School often compared to?
South Point High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart W Cramer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Point High School?
The graduation rate of South Point High School is 94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend South Point High School?
989 students attend South Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Point High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Point High School?
South Point High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Point High School offer ?
South Point High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Point High School part of?
South Point High School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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