Rainbow Middle School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainbow Middle School
Rainbow City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
Southside Elementary School
Southside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
| Measure | Rainbow Middle School Rainbow City, Alabama | Southside Elementary School Southside, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 263 | #88 of 699 |
| National rank | #5624 of 15,369 | #11420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| city | Rainbow City | Southside |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 59.4).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 40.2%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.5).
- •Rainbow Middle School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 585.
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 Rainbow Middle School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 59.4 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 Rainbow Middle School and Southside Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Rainbow City and Southside in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainbow Middle School: 634. Southside Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainbow Middle School and Southside Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Rainbow Middle School is 53rd of 263 and Southside Elementary School is 88th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).