River City Science Academy vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River City Science Academy
Jacksonville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
991 students
Southside Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
| Measure | River City Science Academy Jacksonville, Florida | Southside Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 576 | #519 of 563 |
| National rank | #4094 of 16,910 | #12325 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 991 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 30% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River City Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 27.9).
- •River City Science Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 30%).
- •River City Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 25%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 54.8%).
- •River City Science Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.6).
- •River City Science Academy is the larger school with 991 students compared with 805.
- •River City Science Academy is a charter school while Southside Middle School is a public 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 River City Science Academy better than Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), River City Science Academy ranks higher (66.9 vs 27.9 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 River City Science Academy and Southside Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River City Science Academy: 991. Southside Middle School: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River City Science Academy and Southside Middle School rank in Florida?
River City Science Academy is 116th of 576 and Southside Middle School is 519th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).