Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southern Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#863 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Elementary School often compared to?
Southern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sternberger Elementary School, Alamance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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).
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
248 students attend Southern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Southern Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Elementary School offer ?
Southern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southern Elementary School part of?
Southern Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My daughter is currently in kindergarten at Southern and we have been very happy with everything so far. The teachers are all very attentive, and more than willing to take time to talk to you. One of the most encouraging things is there seems to be a lot of parent involvement. I have volunteered at multiple times this year and I have seen many other parents who are involved. This means that teachers are given the time to work with the kids because they don't have to spend all of their time disciplining kids. I highly recommend Southern.
5 1/28/2012
my daughter now attends the middle school but she went to southern elem. for all but two school years. her grades have been the best at southern. the teachers are more willing to help her (unlike the other two schools) so now i have my son at southern, in kindergarten, and he is doing great, too!
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