The Southport School | 509 followers on LinkedIn. The Southport School provides transformative educational experiences for cerebrodiverse children in grades 2-8. | The Southport School is an independent day school for cerebrodiverse children in grades 2-8 with language-based learning differences, like dyslexia and attention issues. Founded in 1984, The Southport School provides transformative educational experiences and thought leadership that acknowledge a student’s strengths, promote independent thinking and self-advocacy, and facilitate a successful transition for continued academic achievement. The Southport School provides a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a supportive environment where students receive individualized instruction championed by expert faculty using research and evidence-based approaches.