Southport Elementary

Summary:

Southport Elementary is a public elementary school in Southport, North Carolina, serving 403 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Brunswick County Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Southport Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73% of 3rd graders at Southport Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 74.6% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools. Southport Elementary also demonstrates exceptional performance among certain student subgroups, such as Low Socio-Economic Status and Disabled students, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools like Mary C Williams Elementary, Supply Elementary, and Island Montessori Charter School, Southport Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of White students (72.95%) and its exceptional academic performance. This suggests the school may have effective strategies in place to support the success of all students, including traditionally underserved groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 701 West 9th Street
       Southport, NC  28461


(910) 457-6036

District: Brunswick County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,218 Help


Students who attend Southport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Brunswick Middle
High:    Brunswick County Early College
    South Brunswick High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
African American:
10.2%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Southport Elementary ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), African American (10.2%), Hispanic (7.7%). (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 Southport Elementary is 14, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southport Elementary is $10,218. 8 elementary schools in the Brunswick County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southport Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southport Elementary 322nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southport Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Brunswick County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brunswick County Schools 78th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.00 413th 1276 67.6%
2007 74.33 273rd 1293 78.9%
2008 62.12 511th 1324 61.4%
2009 76.93 261st 1354 80.7%
2010 71.44 368th 1363 73.0%
2011 67.18 464th 1381 66.4%
2012 59.05 619th 1388 55.4%
2013 51.69 633rd 1403 54.9%
2014 51.62 677th 1390 51.3%
2015 51.59 723rd 1440 49.8%
2016 48.65 759th 1425 46.7%
2017 42.16 887th 1429 37.9%
2018 41.09 907th 1434 36.8%
2019 57.24 636th 1473 56.8%
2021 79.33 255th 1489 82.9%
2022 77.99 271st 1514 82.1%
2023 70.85 394th 1502 73.8%
2024 75.17 322nd 1505 78.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.44 367th 801 54.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.55 754th 1332 43.4%
2019 56.02 560th 1361 58.9%
2021 80.50 147th 1329 88.9%
2022 82.35 122nd 1366 91.1%
2023 69.43 327th 1437 77.2%
2024 79.08 169th 1450 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.69 816th 1405 41.9%
2019 52.75 704th 1424 50.6%
2021 72.35 323rd 1440 77.6%
2022 69.91 380th 1458 73.9%
2023 60.57 548th 1459 62.4%
2024 78.14 237th 1455 83.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.01 447th 897 50.2%
2019 37.97 558th 878 36.4%
2021 78.92 62nd 646 90.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.32 118th 612 80.7%
2022 72.53 7th 500 98.6%
2023 59.43 293rd 582 49.7%
2024 60.90 291st 669 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 940th 1413 33.5%
2019 60.39 532nd 1430 62.8%
2021 82.60 199th 1444 86.2%
2022 82.03 198th 1464 86.5%
2023 76.10 282nd 1461 80.7%
2024 68.38 406th 1464 72.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 758th 927 18.2%
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Rank History for White students at Southport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.98 980th 1178 16.8%
2019 43.04 726th 1183 38.6%
2021 72.09 287th 1172 75.5%
2022 67.07 357th 1194 70.1%
2023 59.39 470th 1183 60.3%
2024 59.51 460th 1166 60.5%
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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 Southport Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 717 119 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 847
1989 660 112 2 4 1 n/a n/a 2 781
1990 671 125 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 806
1991 700 134 4 5 4 n/a n/a 1 848
1992 674 134 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 818
1993 665 114 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 787
1994 715 115 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 839
1995 708 119 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 838
1996 708 119 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 838
1997 677 120 2 3 6 n/a n/a 0 808
1998 669 111 2 3 4 n/a n/a 2 791
1999 647 113 1 6 7 n/a n/a 0 774
2000 561 116 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 683
2001 534 101 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2002 550 92 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 550 92 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 521 88 2 17 3 n/a n/a 0 631
2005 504 83 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 501 78 1 20 3 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 520 53 2 35 6 n/a n/a 27 643
2008 538 59 2 26 4 n/a n/a 40 669
2009 578 92 4 28 6 n/a n/a 0 708
2010 573 104 6 32 5 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 582 55 6 39 9 1 29 0 721
2012 565 48 9 35 9 0 33 0 699
2013 586 59 7 46 5 0 43 0 746
2014 565 61 7 41 6 0 38 0 718
2015 500 50 6 32 4 0 32 0 624
2016 467 45 7 34 2 0 33 0 588
2017 468 44 9 33 1 6 26 0 587
2018 480 42 7 34 3 2 27 0 595
2019 466 33 7 33 1 2 30 0 572
2020 403 34 5 39 1 1 55 0 538
2021 332 44 8 32 0 1 27 0 444
2022 326 42 7 30 1 1 25 0 432
2023 294 41 10 31 2 0 25 0 403

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 Southport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 847 39.0 21.7 25.3
1989 781 39.0 20.0 31.6
1990 806 39.0 20.6 26.4
1991 848 39.0 21.7 25.1
1992 818 39.0 20.9 27
1993 787 45.0 17.5 34.4
1994 839 46.0 18.2 26.2
1995 838 48.0 17.5 29.5
1996 838 48.0 17.5 29.5
1997 808 51.0 15.8 32.9
1998 791 50.0 15.8 34.2
1999 774 51.0 15.2 39.4
2000 683 50.0 13.7 50.5
2001 639 50.0 12.8 42.1
2002 656 44.0 14.9 0
2003 656 44.0 14.9 0
2004 631 44.0 14.3 47.2
2005 606 44.0 13.8 46.7
2006 603 44.0 13.7 41.5
2007 643 n/a n/a 41.7
2008 669 39.5 16.9 48.3
2009 708 42.0 16.9 51.4
2010 720 40.5 17.7 56.7
2011 721 39.5 18.2 55.2
2012 699 39.8 17.5 59.2
2013 746 43.0 17.3 33.8
2014 718 41.9 17.1 55
2015 624 40.0 15.6 99.5
2016 588 34.0 17.2 49.7
2017 587 34.0 17.2 52.5
2018 595 36.0 16.5 48.6
2019 572 35.0 16.3 51.9
2020 538 33.8 15.8 99.4
2021 444 29.4 15.0 99.3
2022 432 31.3 13.8 99.3
2023 403 28.6 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 Southport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 847 39.0 21.7 25.3
1989 781 39.0 20.0 31.6
1990 806 39.0 20.6 26.4
1991 848 39.0 21.7 25.1
1992 818 39.0 20.9 27
1993 787 45.0 17.5 34.4
1994 839 46.0 18.2 26.2
1995 838 48.0 17.5 29.5
1996 838 48.0 17.5 29.5
1997 808 51.0 15.8 32.9
1998 791 50.0 15.8 34.2
1999 774 51.0 15.2 39.4
2000 683 50.0 13.7 50.5
2001 639 50.0 12.8 42.1
2002 656 44.0 14.9 0
2003 656 44.0 14.9 0
2004 631 44.0 14.3 47.2
2005 606 44.0 13.8 46.7
2006 603 44.0 13.7 41.5
2007 643 n/a n/a 41.7
2008 669 39.5 16.9 48.3
2009 708 42.0 16.9 51.4
2010 720 40.5 17.7 56.7
2011 721 39.5 18.2 55.2
2012 699 39.8 17.5 59.2
2013 746 43.0 17.3 33.8
2014 718 41.9 17.1 55
2015 624 40.0 15.6 99.5
2016 588 34.0 17.2 49.7
2017 587 34.0 17.2 52.5
2018 595 36.0 16.5 48.6
2019 572 35.0 16.3 51.9
2020 538 33.8 15.8 99.4
2021 444 29.4 15.0 99.3
2022 432 31.3 13.8 99.3
2023 403 28.6 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 Southport Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $817 (8.0%) $9,401 (92.0%) $10,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 636th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 394th of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southport Elementary)76.858.9
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)69.174.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southport Elementary)68.746.6
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)5751.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southport Elementary)55.256.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)58.762.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Southport Elementary)66.765.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)57.960.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southport Elementary)54.374.3
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brunswick County Schools)62.460.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southport Elementary)54.373
 18.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Brunswick County Schools)55.951.9
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Southport Elementary)64.883.8
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Brunswick County Schools)77.668.6
 9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572403
 29.5%
African American3341
 24.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic3331
 6.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White466294
 36.9%
Two or More Races3025
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%99.3%
 47.3%


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Students at Southport Elementary are 73% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Southport Elementary.

Students who attend Southport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Brunswick Middle
High : Brunswick County Early College
High : South Brunswick High

Southport Elementary ranks 322nd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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