Southside Elementary School vs Southside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Elementary School
Southside · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
852 students
Southside Junior High School
Southside · Charter middle · Grades 7–9
427 students
| Measure | Southside Elementary School Southside, Arkansas | Southside Junior High School Southside, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 511 | #62 of 211 |
| National rank | #22805 of 50,301 | #5215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 852 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Southside | Southside |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 53.4).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 55%).
- •Southside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.8).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 427.
- •Southside Elementary School is a public school while Southside Junior High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Junior High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 53.4 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 Southside Elementary School and Southside Junior High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Southside and Southside in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Elementary School: 852. Southside Junior High School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Elementary School and Southside Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Southside Elementary School is 161st of 511 and Southside Junior High School is 62nd of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).