McKinley-Brighton Elementary School vs Southside Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Southside Academy Charter School
Syracuse · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
685 students
| Measure | McKinley-Brighton Elementary School Syracuse, New York | Southside Academy Charter School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2387 of 2,536 | #2527 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44417 of 50,301 | #48815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 408 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 6% | – |
| city | Syracuse | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 12.2).
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 95.8%).
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 20.1).
- •Southside Academy Charter School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 408.
- •McKinley-Brighton Elementary School is a public school while Southside Academy Charter 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 McKinley-Brighton Elementary School better than Southside Academy Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley-Brighton Elementary School ranks higher (20.7 vs 12.2 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 McKinley-Brighton Elementary School and Southside Academy Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Syracuse and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School: 408. Southside Academy Charter School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley-Brighton Elementary School and Southside Academy Charter School rank in New York?
McKinley-Brighton Elementary School is 2387th of 2,536 and Southside Academy Charter School is 2527th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).