Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
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
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 0.42, 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?
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?
420 students attend Southport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southport Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 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 Southport Elementary School?
Southport Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southport Elementary School offer ?
Southport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southport Elementary School part of?
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
- Posted by Student/Alumni - andraimee quicksill
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
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
