Southside Primary School vs Tipton Durant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Primary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–2
147 students
Tipton Durant Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
| Measure | Southside Primary School Selma, Alabama | Tipton Durant Middle School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 699 | #260 of 263 |
| National rank | #41240 of 50,301 | #15239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 147 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 14% |
| Math proficiency | – | 6% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 7.8).
- •Southside Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Southside Primary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 25.1).
- •Tipton Durant Middle School is the larger school with 176 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 Southside Primary School better than Tipton Durant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Primary School ranks higher (25.8 vs 7.8 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 Primary School and Tipton Durant Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Primary School: 147. Tipton Durant Middle School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Primary School and Tipton Durant Middle School rank in Alabama?
Southside Primary School is 566th of 699 and Tipton Durant Middle School is 260th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).