Enrollment
989
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Belmont, NC
South Point High
Federal NCES profile for South Point High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162000711
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Point High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Point High has class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Point High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Belmont, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Point High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Point High
South Point High is a large high school in Belmont, North Carolina, enrolling 989 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 86% of North Carolina schools and 20% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.9% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 989 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 989 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Belmont's high schools, it stands alongside Stuart W Cramer High (953 students): South Point High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 18.7:1).
Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students) and Hunter Huss High (1,165 students) alongside South Point High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Point High compares
South Point High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, South Point High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gaston County Schools, which includes South Point High.
$11,409
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 64.3%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Point High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cramerton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Point High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Belmont
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Point High
How many students attend South Point High?
South Point High has 989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belmont, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Point High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Point High is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Point High?
28.9% of students at South Point High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Point High?
The largest demographic group at South Point High is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Belmont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Point High?
South Point High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Point High rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, South Point High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Belmont, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belmont on the city page.
Is South Point High a good school?
South Point High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides South Point High, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.
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