Gadsden City High School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
Southside High School
Southside · Public high · Grades 9–12
825 students
| Measure | Gadsden City High School Gadsden, Alabama | Southside High School Southside, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 304 | #64 of 304 |
| National rank | #12087 of 16,910 | #7250 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,361 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 1,361 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Gadsden | Southside |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 35.5).
- •Southside High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Southside High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 68.9%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.2).
- •Gadsden City High School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 825.
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 Gadsden City High School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 35.5 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 Gadsden City High School and Southside High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Southside in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gadsden City High School: 1,361. Southside High School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gadsden City High School and Southside High School rank in Alabama?
Gadsden City High School is 181st of 304 and Southside High School is 64th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).