D−
South Providence
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
500 South Providence Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173 · (704) 290-1580 · Part of Union County Public Schools
Students
91
Students per teacher
4:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–12
What stands out about South Providence
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 37 pts below the state
- Small classes: 4:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 31.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts10%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
500 South Providence Street, Waxhaw
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 61
Grade 718
Grade 813
Grade 937
Grade 1013
Grade 117
Grade 122
Enrollment over time
69’20
46’21
81’22
110’23
91’24
Up 31.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 48%White 25%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 10%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.