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#1768 of 2,648 schools in NC
Southern Nash High
High School · Nash County Public Schools · Bailey, NC
A Nash County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
6446 Southern Nash High Road, Bailey, NC 27807
- Math 66% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Nash High score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Nash 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,563
Median home value
$142,900
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Nash County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nash Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 900 | Compare → |
| Northern Nash HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,029 | Compare → |
| Tar River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 67 | 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.
Nash County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #12 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Nash High is listed in Nash County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Nash High
Southern Nash High is a public high school in Bailey, NC, part of Nash County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,768 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Nash High
What grades does Southern Nash High serve?
Southern Nash High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Nash High?
Southern Nash High has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Nash High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Nash High rank in NC?
Southern Nash High ranks #1,768 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southern Nash High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Nash High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Southern Nash High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Nash High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Nash High a charter school?
No, Southern Nash High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Nash High a Title I school?
No, Southern Nash High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Nash High?
57.3% of students at Southern Nash 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
- 1,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (252) 451-8520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27807)
- 5,951
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 27807; 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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