Summary:
The city of Southport, North Carolina is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Brunswick County Schools district. While the schools face socioeconomic challenges with high rates of free and reduced lunch, Southport Elementary and South Brunswick Middle stand out as strong performers, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.
Southport Elementary is the top-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools and exceeding state and district averages on state assessments, particularly in 5th grade science. With a low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school provides a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, while South Brunswick Middle also performs well, South Brunswick High lags behind, scoring below state and district averages in mathematics.
Across the district, the schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all three schools reporting very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 99.26% to 99.74%. This suggests the Southport area faces substantial economic hardship, which may impact student learning and achievement. However, the close proximity of the schools and their shared district could present opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and best practice exchange to support student success.
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