South Central High School

South Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
570 Forlines Rd,  Winterville, NC
Pitt County Schools
3.8
2.3
1,661 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Janarde Cannon
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Black
62.8%
White
21.3%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
East Carolina University 377 Students
North Carolina State University 237 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 227 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 212 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 181 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 181 Students
North Carolina Central University 167 Students
Pitt Community College 166 Students
Winston-Salem State University 144 Students
Appalachian State University 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 123 Students
Biology 90 Students
Business 86 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Chemistry 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 28 Students
Accounting 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 212 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/19/2025
I've been at south central for 2 years, my experience with the school has been great so far the teachers are nice and supporting and the students are great also.The worst thing about this school is the fights, one fight I witness was a girl running pass me with a taser. A change I would like to see is how pack the halls be when going to class there should be no reason that I'm struggling to get to class.
4.0 Junior
5/17/2025
My overall high school expertise at south central high school had been good for the most part there are some ups and downs but things get better I have ran track the first two years of high school and now I am attending a community college to get a little head start for college but overall high school is good.
5.0 Senior
5/5/2025
South central is a very strict school but it is also fun most of the time. We as students get rewarded for our good behaviors and that's what I enjoy the most because it shows me that they do care about our education and they want to see us achieve our goals. I can 100% say that South Central prepared me for college because they have so many opportunities for us to take higher classes such as AP and our local community classes for free. It gives us an opportunity to make our GPA's higher while so still getting a taste of what college courses will be like. We also have many options to join clubs which I also loved because it made me more open to trying extracurricular activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 9 Reviews
4.0 teacher
2/15/2025
All of the information found on this site is outdated and no longer reliable. South Central is making amazing gains in academics, athletics, and the overall social-emotional health of the students. If you really want to know what’s happening here, check the updated social media, the NC School Report...
1.0 parent
7/8/2022
This school is sub-par and really demonstrates lack of regard for student success. Students are passed along without any follow-up from the teachers. It's difficult to get in contact with the teachers to get more information about the assignments and due dates. When students fail, or at risk of fail...
1.0 parent
11/17/2021
This review is not to bash but to be heard and hopefully save the next family that may consider relocating to Pitt county. I moved to the area due to accepting a new job, I enrolled my child there to start her 1st year of high school not knowing the bull behind the name. I honestly thought I reviewe...
1.0 parent
1/6/2019
This school runs more like a prison than a place of learning and development. Take your kids out and home school or private school because they won’t be prepared for success.

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South Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winterville, NC, in the Winterville neighborhood, and is served by the Pitt County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,661 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. South Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $307,268. Discover additional schools in the area, like Early College High School, Christ Covenant School, A.G. Cox Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Winterville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Central High School.

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