Southside High

www.beaufort.k12.nc.us/schools/southside-high-school

422 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southside High School, located in Chocowinity, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Beaufort County Schools district. Situated on Highway 33 East, the school acts as a community hub for students in the surrounding area, focusing on providing a comprehensive high school curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The school is committed to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By fostering a supportive learning environment, Southside High emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded character. Through its various programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities, the school works to ensure that students remain engaged, encouraged, and equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern global society.

422

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	66
Black	146
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
188 (44.5 %)
Black
146 (34.6 %)
Hispanic
66 (15.6 %)
Two or More
20 (4.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Beaufort County Schools
Phone:	(252)940-1881
Website:	http://www.beaufort.k12.nc.us/schools/southside-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
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 9 108

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 93