Very Good
#97 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 24% of private schools
Southport Christian School
School · Southport, NC
A private school in Southport, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4457 FLAGSHIP AVE SE, Southport, NC 28461
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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Where Southport Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,157/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,681
Median home value
$388,800
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southport Christian School is listed in Southport, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southport Christian School
Southport Christian School is a private school in Southport, NC, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southport Christian School
What grades does Southport Christian School serve?
Southport Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southport Christian School?
Southport Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southport Christian School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southport Christian School rank in NC?
Southport Christian School ranks #97 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Southport Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southport Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southport Christian School a private school?
Yes, Southport Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southport Christian School a religious school?
Southport Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Brunswick County
- Phone
- (910) 457-5060
- Area population (ZIP 28461)
- 23,186
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 62.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28461; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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