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#2584 of 2,648 schools in NC
South End Elementary
Elementary School · Rockingham County Schools · Reidsville, NC
A Rockingham County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1307 South Park Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
- Math 35% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South End Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South End Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,360/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reidsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,491
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bethany ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockingham County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
South End Elementary is listed in Rockingham County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South End Elementary
South End Elementary is a public elementary school in Reidsville, NC, part of Rockingham County Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,584 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South End Elementary
What grades does South End Elementary serve?
South End Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South End Elementary?
South End Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South End Elementary rank in NC?
South End Elementary ranks #2,584 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South End Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South End Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 End Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South End Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South End Elementary a charter school?
No, South End Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South End Elementary a Title I school?
No, South End Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South End Elementary?
99.0% of students at South End Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (336) 349-6085
- Area population (ZIP 27320)
- 38,610
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27320; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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