Sophia P Kingston Elementary School vs Southside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
Southside Primary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–2
147 students
| Measure | Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Southside Primary School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 699 | #566 of 699 |
| National rank | #47094 of 50,301 | #41240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 305 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 16.1).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 87.8%).
- •Southside Primary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.5).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 147.
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 Sophia P Kingston Elementary School better than Southside Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Primary School ranks higher (25.8 vs 16.1 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 Sophia P Kingston Elementary School and Southside Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School: 305. Southside Primary School: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sophia P Kingston Elementary School and Southside Primary School rank in Alabama?
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 658th of 699 and Southside Primary School is 566th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).