Madison Academic Magnet High School vs South Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Tennessee, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
483 students
South Side High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students
| Measure | Madison Academic Magnet High School Jackson, Tennessee | South Side High School Jackson, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 321 | #224 of 321 |
| National rank | #5586 of 16,910 | #16087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 483 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Academic Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 14.8).
- •Madison Academic Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Madison Academic Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 25%).
- •South Side High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 483.
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 Madison Academic Magnet High School better than South Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks higher (60.9 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 Madison Academic Magnet High School and South Side High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Academic Magnet High School: 483. South Side High School: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Academic Magnet High School and South Side High School rank in Tennessee?
Madison Academic Magnet High School is 20th of 321 and South Side High School is 224th of 321 among high schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).