Southside High

Summary:

Southside High is a public high school located in Chocowinity, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 422. The school is part of the Beaufort County Schools district, which is ranked 116 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside High faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of overall academic performance, subgroup disparities, and economic disadvantage among its student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of North Carolina high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the district's overall 3-star rating. While the school's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools, Southside High struggles with its African American, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented student populations. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in Math I and Biology, though it performs better than the district and state in Math III.

Interestingly, Southside High's performance is generally lower than the other high schools in the Beaufort County district, such as Northside High and Beaufort County Early College High, with the Early College High standing out with exceptional test scores and a top 5% statewide ranking. The extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Southside High, over 99%, likely contributes to the school's overall academic challenges, and addressing the needs of this economically disadvantaged population could be a key focus for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5700 Hwy 33 East
       Chocowinity, NC  27817


(252) 940-1881

District: Beaufort County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
329th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,556 Help


Feeder schools for Southside High:

Elementary:    Chocowinity Primary
    S W Snowden Elementary
Middle:    Chocowinity Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.5%
African American:
34.6%
Hispanic:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southside High ranks worse than 51.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Beaufort County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southside High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), African American (34.6%), Hispanic (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside High is 14, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Beaufort County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside High is $12,556, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Beaufort County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside High 329th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Southside High in the ranking list.)

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Beaufort County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort County Schools 116th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside High

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Rank History for all students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.36 295th 431 31.6%
2007 45.31 272nd 453 40.0%
2008 51.75 232nd 477 51.4%
2009 52.89 234th 490 52.2%
2010 46.73 310th 499 37.9%
2011 58.77 198th 506 60.9%
2012 65.62 100th 502 80.1%
2013 31.71 302nd 505 40.2%
2014 24.40 318th 451 29.5%
2015 24.91 367th 531 30.9%
2016 13.49 427th 507 15.8%
2017 17.66 382nd 476 19.7%
2018 23.43 360th 469 23.2%
2019 37.22 294th 514 42.8%
2021 30.49 399th 594 32.8%
2022 51.59 274th 621 55.9%
2023 38.63 365th 626 41.7%
2024 45.59 329th 640 48.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.91 304th 349 12.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.60 272nd 424 35.8%
2019 42.84 189th 446 57.6%
2021 32.21 258th 432 40.3%
2022 54.43 197th 544 63.8%
2023 44.73 278th 597 53.4%
2024 49.06 256th 613 58.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 379th 449 15.6%
2019 32.00 329th 475 30.7%
2021 32.53 285th 475 40.0%
2022 50.58 281st 594 52.7%
2023 51.90 275th 588 53.2%
2024 42.92 335th 602 44.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.78 161st 364 55.8%
2021 63.10 67th 334 79.9%
2022 59.20 82nd 330 75.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 72nd 100 28.0%
2019 61.26 125th 325 61.5%
2021 22.49 286th 337 15.1%
2022 41.06 297th 398 25.4%
2023 34.16 329th 403 18.4%
2024 50.81 268th 403 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 346th 463 25.3%
2019 39.15 270th 488 44.7%
2021 27.41 323rd 481 32.8%
2022 51.69 254th 585 56.6%
2023 26.41 447th 602 25.7%
2024 48.32 298th 607 50.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.40 248th 359 30.9%
2019 48.10 128th 369 65.3%
2021 28.35 252nd 364 30.8%
2022 55.10 141st 430 67.2%
2023 37.85 243rd 434 44.0%
2024 43.20 213th 437 51.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.26 297th 340 12.6%
2019 56.74 85th 354 76.0%
2021 46.59 129th 370 65.1%
2022 56.95 142nd 436 67.4%
2023 65.03 114th 449 74.6%
2024 71.27 101st 454 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Southside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.14 397th 427 7.0%
2019 29.39 319th 444 28.2%
2021 45.13 199th 439 54.7%
2022 54.92 236th 534 55.8%
2023 37.66 341st 537 36.5%
2024 42.77 324th 553 41.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Southside High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 226 239 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 251 230 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 251 230 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 253 237 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 274 254 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 288 248 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 282 247 0 7 0 n/a n/a 9 545
2008 287 215 1 8 1 n/a n/a 10 522
2009 267 234 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2010 266 230 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2011 235 178 2 24 0 0 13 0 452
2012 223 172 2 24 2 0 15 0 438
2013 225 151 1 31 1 0 25 0 434
2014 200 145 0 29 2 0 25 0 401
2015 209 169 0 33 3 0 30 0 444
2016 214 177 0 46 0 0 33 0 470
2017 206 169 3 50 0 0 23 0 451
2018 209 161 1 48 0 0 24 0 443
2019 196 152 2 48 0 0 16 0 414
2020 199 139 1 52 1 0 17 0 409
2021 189 136 1 56 1 0 21 0 404
2022 191 134 0 62 1 0 15 0 403
2023 188 146 1 66 1 0 20 0 422

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 470 40.0 11.8 n/a
2002 488 40.0 12.2 0
2003 488 40.0 12.2 0
2004 500 40.0 12.5 60.6
2005 534 40.0 13.4 54.3
2006 541 40.0 13.5 54.9
2007 545 39.2 13.9 53.7
2008 522 38.5 13.6 n/a
2009 513 37.7 13.6 56.3
2010 512 35.7 14.3 62.9
2011 452 34.9 12.9 62.4
2012 438 33.4 13.1 65.3
2013 434 32.9 13.1 62.2
2014 401 32.9 12.1 66.3
2015 444 33.0 13.4 66.7
2016 470 35.0 13.4 64.9
2017 451 34.9 12.9 68.5
2018 443 33.0 13.4 96.8
2019 414 30.1 13.7 99.3
2020 409 26.1 15.6 97.8
2021 404 28.0 14.4 99.3
2022 403 30.0 13.4 98.5
2023 422 30.0 14.0 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 470 40.0 11.8 n/a
2002 488 40.0 12.2 0
2003 488 40.0 12.2 0
2004 500 40.0 12.5 60.6
2005 534 40.0 13.4 54.3
2006 541 40.0 13.5 54.9
2007 545 39.2 13.9 53.7
2008 522 38.5 13.6 n/a
2009 513 37.7 13.6 56.3
2010 512 35.7 14.3 62.9
2011 452 34.9 12.9 62.4
2012 438 33.4 13.1 65.3
2013 434 32.9 13.1 62.2
2014 401 32.9 12.1 66.3
2015 444 33.0 13.4 66.7
2016 470 35.0 13.4 64.9
2017 451 34.9 12.9 68.5
2018 443 33.0 13.4 96.8
2019 414 30.1 13.7 99.3
2020 409 26.1 15.6 97.8
2021 404 28.0 14.4 99.3
2022 403 30.0 13.4 98.5
2023 422 30.0 14.0 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (7.2%) $11,657 (92.8%) $12,556

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 514 High schoolsRanks 365th of 626 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Southside High)5047.9
 2.1%
   End of Course Biology (Beaufort County Schools)4547.1
 2.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Southside High)41.448.2
 6.8%
   End of Course English II (Beaufort County Schools)46.352.2
 5.9%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Southside High)37.345.8
 8.5%
   End of Course Math I (Beaufort County Schools)29.233.5
 4.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Southside High)51.747
 4.7%
   End of Course Math III (Beaufort County Schools)46.854.1
 7.3%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414422
 1.9%
African American152146
 3.9%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4866
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White196188
 4.1%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.3%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside High

Students at Southside High are 45% White, 35% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Southside High ranks 329th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Southside High.

Southside High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chocowinity Primary
Elementary : S W Snowden Elementary
Middle : Chocowinity Middle


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