Southside High School is located at 5700 NC Highway 33 E, in Chocowinity, a small town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, with a ZIP code of 27817. It is in Beaufort County Schools. Southside is a 1A school. The attendance zone includes Chocowinity, Aurora, Blounts Creek, and Edward.
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southside High School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Navy Blue, Teal, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Southside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
34%
25%
White
44%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside High School's ranking?
Southside High School is ranked #744 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southside High School often compared to?
Southside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School, Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside High School?
The graduation rate of Southside High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southside High School?
433 students attend Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southside High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside High School?
Southside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southside High School offer ?
Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside High School part of?
Southside High School is part of Beaufort County Schools School District.
School Reviews
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