Carolina Academy (High) vs Southside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolina Academy (High)
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
Southside High
Greenville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Carolina Academy (High) Greenville, South Carolina | Southside High Greenville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 228 | #176 of 228 |
| National rank | #10438 of 16,910 | #9491 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 976 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Greenville | Greenville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 42.1).
- •Southside High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Southside High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Carolina Academy (High) does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Southside High is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 976.
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 Carolina Academy (High) better than Southside High?
On the Success Index (US), Southside High ranks higher (45.9 vs 42.1 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 Carolina Academy (High) and Southside High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Greenville and Greenville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolina Academy (High): 976. Southside High: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolina Academy (High) and Southside High rank in South Carolina?
Carolina Academy (High) is 185th of 228 and Southside High is 176th of 228 among high schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).