Southern Nash High

Nash County Public Schools
6446 Southern Nash High Road
Bailey, NC 27807
1,070 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Southern Nash High School, located in Bailey, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Nash County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career training, or military service. With a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school offers a diverse range of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities that help students develop well-rounded skill sets.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Nash High is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The "Firebird" pride is central to the campus culture, reflected in its active athletic programs, student organizations, and community involvement initiatives. By emphasizing both student achievement and personal growth, the school aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global society.
1,070
Total Students
58.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    442 (41.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    368 (34.4 %)
  • Black
    216 (20.2 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nash County Public Schools
Phone: (252)451-8520
Website: http://uthernnashhs.ncpschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,070
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,038
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 290
Grade 10 294
Grade 11 278
Grade 12 208
Gender Ratio