Below Average
#2201 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Creek High
High School · Martin County Schools · Robersonville, NC
A Martin County Schools high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21077 NC Hwy 903, Robersonville, NC 27871
- Math 9% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Creek High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 16% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Creek High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated882/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,067
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Martin County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Martin County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Creek High is listed in Martin County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Creek High
South Creek High is a public high school in Robersonville, NC, part of Martin County Schools, serving approximately 265 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,201 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Creek High
What grades does South Creek High serve?
South Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Creek High?
South Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Creek High is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Creek High rank in NC?
South Creek High ranks #2,201 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Creek High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Creek High a charter school?
No, South Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Creek High a Title I school?
No, South Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Creek High?
98.5% of students at South Creek High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Martin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (252) 795-4081
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27871)
- 3,559
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 54.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27871; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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