Southern School of Energy and Sustainability is located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. The school is part of Durham Public Schools.
Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi's student population of 1,384 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2221 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
48%
22%
Black
45%
24%
White
2%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi's ranking?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is ranked #2221 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi often compared to?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabiis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside High School, C E Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi?
The graduation rate of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi?
1,384 students attend Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi offer ?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi part of?
Southern School Of Energy And Sustainabi is part of Durham School District.
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