John S Jones Elementary School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John S Jones Elementary School
Rainbow City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
745 students
Southside High School
Southside · Public high · Grades 9–12
825 students
| Measure | John S Jones Elementary School Rainbow City, Alabama | Southside High School Southside, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 699 | #64 of 304 |
| National rank | #10262 of 50,301 | #7250 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 745 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Rainbow City | Southside |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John S Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 54.3).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 53.7%).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.2).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 745.
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 John S Jones Elementary School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), John S Jones Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 54.3 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 John S Jones Elementary School and Southside High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Rainbow City and Southside in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John S Jones Elementary School: 745. Southside High School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John S Jones Elementary School and Southside High School rank in Alabama?
John S Jones Elementary School is 76th of 699 and Southside High School is 64th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).