Southside Elementary School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Elementary School
Southside · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Southside High School
Southside · Public high · Grades 9–12
825 students
| Measure | Southside Elementary School Southside, Alabama | Southside High School Southside, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 699 | #64 of 304 |
| National rank | #11420 of 50,301 | #7250 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 825 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 825 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Southside | Southside |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 54.3).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 33.7%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.2).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 825 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 Southside Elementary School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 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 Southside Elementary School and Southside High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southside and Southside in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Elementary School: 585. Southside High School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Elementary School and Southside High School rank in Alabama?
Southside Elementary School is 88th of 699 and Southside High School is 64th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).