Serving 1,661 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 17:1 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 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.54, 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.
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?
1,661 students attend South Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% 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 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central?
South Central has a student ration of 17:1, 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).
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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