South Point High School is a public high school in South Point, Ohio. It is the only high school in the South Point Local School District. The school is operated by principal Doug Graham and assistant principal Jeff Sanders. The district's mascot nickname is The Pointers.
Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, South Point High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Point High School's student population of 343 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
South Point High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Point High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2029 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pointer Dog (hunting Dog)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Point High School's ranking?
South Point High School is ranked #2029 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are South Point High School often compared to?
South Point High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake High School, Fairland High School, Ironton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Point High School?
The graduation rate of South Point High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Point High School?
343 students attend South Point High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Point High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Point High School?
South Point High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 South Point Local School District.
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