South Point Local

South Point, Ohio — 4 schools

1,366
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,002
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Point Local operates 4 public schools serving 1,366 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,343 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lawrence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,002 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.1% local, 63.8% state, and 6.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $87,919 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #373 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 26.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.4% White, 4.9% African American, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Burlington Elementary School accounts for 27.1% of all South Point Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means South Point Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Point Local chronic absenteeism rate is 26.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within South Point Local is typically wider than the South Point Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.2%
Federal
63.8%
State
30.1%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
373 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lawrence County county, where this district is located.

$848
Studio/mo
$853
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,249
3 BR/mo
$1,410
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,919
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in South Point Local.

White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 4.9%
Multiracial 7.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

26.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in South Point Local

School Enrollment
Burlington Elementary School
364
South Point Elementary School
355
South Point High School
317
South Point Middle School
307

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Point Local?

South Point Local has 4 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,366 students.

How much does South Point Local spend per student?

South Point Local spends $16,002 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #373 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in South Point Local?

The average teacher salary in South Point Local is $87,919 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South Point Local?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lawrence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of South Point Local?

South Point Local students are 85.4% White, 4.9% African American, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Point Local?

South Point Local has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #373 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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