Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southport Elementary 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than 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 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southport Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southport Elementary 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 Southport Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#606 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
10%
25%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southport Elementary School's ranking?
Southport Elementary School is ranked #606 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southport Elementary School often compared to?
Southport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Classical Charter Schools Of Southport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southport Elementary School?
403 students attend Southport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southport Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Elementary School?
Southport Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southport Elementary School offer ?
Southport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southport Elementary School part of?
Southport Elementary School is part of Brunswick County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2024
This is a great school. As a student who goes to this school, I don't understand why people give it a one-star rating. Anyway it is fun and some teachers can be a little strict but there just do their job. Some people just complain about the littlest of things
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