Below Average
#2345 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Providence
High School · Union County Public Schools · Waxhaw, NC
An Union County Public Schools high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 South Providence Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 9% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Providence score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 29 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Providence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waxhaw), 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
$146,196
Median home value
$558,500
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28173; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,821 | Compare → |
| Cuthbertson HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,900 | Compare → |
| Marvin Ridge HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 2,050 | Compare → |
| Central Academy of Technology and ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 846 | 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.
Union County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #49 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Providence is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Providence
South Providence is a public high school in Waxhaw, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 110 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,345 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Providence
What grades does South Providence serve?
South Providence serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend South Providence?
South Providence has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Providence?
The student-teacher ratio at South Providence is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Providence rank in NC?
South Providence ranks #2,345 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Providence's MySchoolScout rating?
South Providence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Providence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Providence has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Providence a charter school?
No, South Providence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Providence a Title I school?
No, South Providence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Providence?
97.3% of students at South Providence 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Phone
- (704) 290-1580
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28173)
- 63,503
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 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 28173; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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