Southside Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Selma, Alabama 36701 · Dallas County
#566 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#41240 of 50,301 nationally
About Southside Primary School
Southside Primary School is a public elementary located in Selma, in the Dallas County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 147 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 566th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (35th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 147.
There are 14 schools in Selma; Southside Primary School ranks 3rd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southside Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Southside Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
151 students · 541 m away
Tipton Durant Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
176 students · 2.9 km away
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students · 5.7 km away
Clark Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students · 5.9 km away
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–6
· 6.0 km away
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
Selma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
· 6.6 km away
Payne Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
164 students · 6.9 km away
Brantley Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students · 6.9 km away
Southside High School
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students · 6.9 km away
The RBHudson STEAM Academy
Selma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
279 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
151 students
Steele Elementary School
Steele · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Swift Elementary School
Bon Secour · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students
Salem Elementary School
Orrville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
Meadowlane Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
155 students
Macedonia School
Section · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
138 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southside Primary School a good school?
Southside Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 25.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #566 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southside Primary School rank in Alabama?
Southside Primary School ranks #566 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #41240 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southside Primary School?
Southside Primary School had 147 students in 2025.
Is Southside Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
Southside Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southside Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southside Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.