Southside Elementary School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.0 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 Middle School
Southside · Public middle · Grades 4–6
450 students
| Measure | Southside Elementary School Southside, Arkansas | Southside Middle School Southside, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 511 | #114 of 211 |
| National rank | #22805 of 50,301 | #7670 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 852 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Southside | Southside |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 49.9).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 55.6%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.8).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 450.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 vs 49.9 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 Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Southside and Southside in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Elementary School: 852. Southside Middle School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Elementary School and Southside Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Southside Elementary School is 161st of 511 and Southside Middle School is 114th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).