Northside School vs Southside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside School
Morrison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
264 students
Southside School
Morrison · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
200 students
| Measure | Northside School Morrison, Illinois | Southside School Morrison, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 2,303 | #1030 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22091 of 50,301 | #29995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 264 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Morrison | Morrison |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 43.0).
- •Southside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 45.1%).
- •Southside School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •Northside School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 200.
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 Northside School better than Southside School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside School ranks higher (54.4 vs 43.0 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 Northside School and Southside School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Morrison and Morrison in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside School: 264. Southside School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside School and Southside School rank in Illinois?
Northside School is 686th of 2,303 and Southside School is 1030th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).