South Point High School

South Point High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
906 South Point Rd,  Belmont, NC
Gaston County Schools
3.8
5.0
983 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gary Ford
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
42.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
356:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
72.5%
Hispanic
10.2%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 235 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 204 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 203 Students
Appalachian State University 187 Students
Western Carolina University 117 Students
East Carolina University 112 Students
Clemson University 107 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 107 Students
University of South Carolina 96 Students
Duke University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Finance 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Accounting 21 Students
Marketing 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 183 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/4/2025
There are many positives at South Point. There is a very diverse amount of things to do from clubs to sports that could not be done without the dedicated staff. Many of the teachers truly care about what they do as well.
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
I think the best part about my experience was the bonding with peers through activities such as art and music. The worst was the lack of afterschool activities unless you would like to be part of a sport or the arts, I think that more clubs would definitely improve the school.
5.0 Parent
12/16/2024
This is a transfer for my son. Not his home school. Ot has been a blessing! The atmosphere and rigor are too tier and this has been the best decision we could have made.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/4/2019
I would rate my experience with this school. If your child works hard they will definetly reach their potential.
5.0 student
5/13/2016
best school to learn and make friends. teachers connect with the students and take time to help the students prepare for college.-Nina M
5.0 parent
2/27/2016
We moved to Belmont from south Louisiana 8 months ago and our experience with this school and the community here has been awesome. My son is in the band and the instructor is devoted. He loves all his teachers. This being said the schools here are on block schedule which we love. The only downfall w...
5.0 parent
4/6/2011
Great school with a lot of pride and tradition. Just attend any event at the school and see how well the local community shows up! Over 7 million dollars in scholarships awarded to the class of 2010!

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South Point High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belmont, NC and is served by the Gaston County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 983 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. South Point High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.71, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stuart W. Cramer High School, Gaston Christian School, Gaston Day School, and more. Learn more about what Belmont has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Point High School.

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