- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chocowinity, NC
Southside High
Federal NCES profile for Southside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370033002504
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chocowinity · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chocowinity, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033002504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Southside High held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370033002504 · Chocowinity, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.7:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
Southside High held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- This school
Southside High
410 students
What this shows Southside High reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside High compares
Southside High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Southside High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside High
How many students attend Southside High?
Southside High has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chocowinity, NC. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside High is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside High?
99.3% of students at Southside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside High?
The largest demographic group at Southside High is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Chocowinity, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside High?
Southside High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside High rank among public schools in Chocowinity?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chocowinity, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides Southside High, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.