Rainbow Middle School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 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 High School
Southside · Public high · Grades 9–12
825 students
| Measure | Rainbow Middle School Rainbow City, Alabama | Southside High School Southside, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 263 | #64 of 304 |
| National rank | #5624 of 15,369 | #7250 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 634 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Rainbow City | Southside |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 54.3).
- •Rainbow Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Rainbow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 40.2%).
- •Southside High School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.5).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 634.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Middle School ranks higher (59.4 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 Rainbow Middle School and Southside High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Rainbow City and Southside in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainbow Middle School: 634. Southside High School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainbow Middle School and Southside High School rank in Alabama?
Rainbow Middle School is 53rd of 263 and Southside High School is 64th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).