South Central

570 W Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590

www.pitt.k12.nc.us

1,738 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Central High School, located in Winterville, North Carolina, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Pitt County Schools district. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school’s campus on Forlines Road acts as a hub for both academic and athletic activity in the Winterville area. As part of the Pitt County school system, South Central benefits from district-wide resources while cultivating its own unique identity through various clubs, arts programs, and competitive athletic teams. For parents, students, and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, academic policies, or district updates, the official website at http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us serves as the primary portal for engagement and institutional communication.

1,738

Total Students

94.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Central
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	121
Black	1,128
Asian	23
Two or More	116
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,128 (64.9%)
White
346 (19.9%)
Hispanic
121 (7.0%)
Two or More
116 (6.7%)
Asian
23 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pitt County Schools
Phone:	(252)321-3232
Website:	http://www.pitt.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,735
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 492

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 448

Grade 12 385