Seaforth High School serves 1,088 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,088 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10% in NC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seaforth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Seaforth High School's student population of 1,088 students has grown by 147% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,088 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Seaforth High School is 0.52, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
6%
24%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chatham County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Seaforth High School?
1,088 students attend Seaforth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Seaforth High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seaforth High School?
Seaforth High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seaforth High School offer ?
Seaforth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seaforth High School part of?
Seaforth High School is part of Chatham County Schools.
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