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#1640 of 2,648 schools in NC
Southside High
High School · Beaufort County Schools · Chocowinity, NC
A Beaufort County Schools high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5700 Hwy 33 East, Chocowinity, NC 27817
- Math 30% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southside High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southside 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,902
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Northside HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Washington HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 859 | 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.
Beaufort County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside High is listed in Beaufort County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside High
Southside High is a public high school in Chocowinity, NC, part of Beaufort County Schools, serving approximately 433 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside High
What grades does Southside High serve?
Southside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southside High?
Southside High has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside High is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside High rank in NC?
Southside High ranks #1,640 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Southside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Southside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southside High a charter school?
No, Southside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside High a Title I school?
No, Southside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside High?
99.3% of students at Southside 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (252) 940-1881
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27817)
- 7,764
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 · 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 27817; 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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