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South Central

570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,675 students in grades 9-12, South Central ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Central's student population of 1,675 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Central 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 South Central is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1269 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Central, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Central and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Central and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Central and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Central and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
63%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Central and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Central and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Central and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Central.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of South Central and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Central and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Central and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Central and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Central's ranking?
South Central is ranked #1269 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Central often compared to?
South Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Junius H Rose High School, D H Conley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central?
The graduation rate of South Central is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Central?
1,675 students attend South Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Central students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central?
South Central has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Central offer ?
South Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central part of?
South Central is part of Pitt County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   10/6/2012
I think South Central is a wonderful highschool. I think it turns out excellent young adults with very bright future. I think students are well prepared for college.
- Posted by Parent - kmich

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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