Mahoning Valley Community School vs Southside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahoning Valley Community School
Youngstown · Charter high · Grades 7–12
107 students
Southside Academy
Youngstown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
177 students
| Measure | Mahoning Valley Community School Youngstown, Ohio | Southside Academy Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 802 | #1453 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #16083 of 16,910 | #37915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 107 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 14.8).
- •Southside Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Southside Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Mahoning Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 17.7).
- •Southside Academy is the larger school with 177 students compared with 107.
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 Mahoning Valley Community School better than Southside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Academy ranks higher (31.0 vs 14.8 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 Mahoning Valley Community School and Southside Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahoning Valley Community School: 107. Southside Academy: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahoning Valley Community School and Southside Academy rank in Ohio?
Mahoning Valley Community School is 743rd of 802 and Southside Academy is 1453rd of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).