Southside Academy vs Wilson Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Academy
Youngstown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
177 students
Wilson Alternative School
Youngstown · Public other · Grades 4–12
104 students
| Measure | Southside Academy Youngstown, Ohio | Wilson Alternative School Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,713 | – |
| National rank | #37915 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–12 |
| Students | 177 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Southside Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Wilson Alternative School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 17.7).
- •Southside Academy is the larger school with 177 students compared with 104.
- •Southside Academy is a charter school while Wilson Alternative 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 Southside Academy better than Wilson Alternative School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Southside Academy and Wilson Alternative School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Academy: 177. Wilson Alternative School: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Academy and Wilson Alternative School rank in Ohio?
Southside Academy is 1453rd of 1,713 and Wilson Alternative School is unranked among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).