Rayen Early College Middle School vs Southside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rayen Early College Middle School
Youngstown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
370 students
Southside Academy
Youngstown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
177 students
| Measure | Rayen Early College Middle School Youngstown, Ohio | Southside Academy Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 646 | #1453 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #8514 of 15,369 | #37915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rayen Early College Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 31.0).
- •Rayen Early College Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Rayen Early College Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Southside Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.5).
- •Rayen Early College Middle School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 177.
- •Rayen Early College Middle School is a public school while Southside Academy 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 Rayen Early College Middle School better than Southside Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rayen Early College Middle School ranks higher (46.0 vs 31.0 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 Rayen Early College Middle School and Southside Academy?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rayen Early College Middle School: 370. Southside Academy: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rayen Early College Middle School and Southside Academy rank in Ohio?
Rayen Early College Middle School is 566th of 646 and Southside Academy is 1453rd of 1,713 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).