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.
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.
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.