South High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Ohio 43206 · Columbus City Schools District
#642 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#12772 of 16,910 nationally
About South High School
South High School is a public high located in Columbus, in the Columbus City Schools District school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 873 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 642nd of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 873.
There are 221 schools in Columbus; South High School ranks 101st of 205 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 South High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Siebert Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students · 706 m away
Livingston Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
298 students · 1.1 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
232 students · 1.1 km away
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students · 1.3 km away
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
270 students · 1.3 km away
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
319 students · 1.4 km away
Southwood Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
309 students · 1.5 km away
Moler Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
287 students · 1.7 km away
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students · 1.8 km away
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
145 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Hamilton Township High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
873 students
Monroe High School
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
871 students
Springfield High School
Holland · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
Metro Early College High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 6–12
869 students
Mt Healthy High School
Cincinnati · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students
Bryan Middle School/High School
Bryan · Public high · Grades 6–12
883 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South High School a good school?
South High School has a Success Index (US) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #642 of 802 in Ohio. 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 South High School rank in Ohio?
South High School ranks #642 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #12772 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South High School?
South High School had 873 students in 2025.
Is South High School a elementary school or a high school?
South High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.