Bruce K Craig Elementary School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
151 students
Southside High School
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
| Measure | Bruce K Craig Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Southside High School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 699 | #283 of 304 |
| National rank | #41435 of 50,301 | #16132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 151 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 7.5% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 14.5).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7.5%).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 89.1%).
- •Southside High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.9).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 151.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bruce K Craig Elementary School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 14.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bruce K Craig Elementary School and Southside High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School: 151. Southside High School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce K Craig Elementary School and Southside High School rank in Alabama?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is 570th of 699 and Southside High School is 283rd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).