South Point High

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/spoint

989 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Point High School, located in Belmont, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Gaston County Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its emphasis on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The campus serves as a central hub for students in the Belmont area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic programs, South Point High School maintains a strong tradition of extracurricular engagement, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations. These opportunities allow students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit, which are pillars of the "Red Raider" identity. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with active student involvement, South Point aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

989

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Point High
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	128
Black	119
Asian	32
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
666 (67.3%)
Hispanic
128 (12.9%)
Black
119 (12.0%)
Two or More
42 (4.2%)
Asian
32 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9612
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/spoint
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	989
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 283

Grade 10 251

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 232

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Point High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	283
Grade 10	251
Grade 11	223
Grade 12	232

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Point High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	489	49.4%
Male	500	50.6%

High School 9th - 12th