Is Southside High School a good school?

Southside High School ranks 93 rd of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended Southside High School.

What is the racial makeup of Southside High School?

Students at Southside High School are 81% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Southside High School?

Southside High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : John S Jones Elementary School Elementary : Southside Elementary School Middle : Rainbow Middle School

Southside High School

Summary:

Southside High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Southside, Alabama, with a student population of 770. The school is part of the Etowah County school district, which is ranked 62 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, ranking 93rd out of 378 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform significantly better than the Etowah County and Alabama state averages in standardized assessments for 11th grade in Mathematics, Science, and English. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 39.32% of Southside High School's 11th graders were proficient or better in Science, compared to 30.63% in Etowah County and 34.76% statewide. Additionally, the school's African American and Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking 22nd and 23rd out of 231 and 122 high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school's female students also perform very well, ranking 32nd out of 367 high schools in Alabama in 2021-2022.

Despite having a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Gaston High School and Etowah High School, Southside High School still manages to achieve high academic performance. This suggests the school is able to effectively serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and allocate resources efficiently, spending $7,930 per student, which is lower than the nearby Hokes Bluff High School ($10,424) and Gaston High School ($11,715).

Detail:

Public 9-12

2361 School Drive
Southside, AL 35907-7809

(256) 442-2172

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,930

Feeder schools for Southside High School:

Elementary:	John S Jones Elementary School
	Southside Elementary School
Middle:	Rainbow Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 770

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

African American:

6.1%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southside High School ranks better than 75.4% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Etowah County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southside High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Southside High School has the largest high school student body size in the Etowah County School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), African American (6.1%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside High School is 18.2, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)

Compare Southside High School employs 42.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside High School is $7,930. 5 high schools in the Etowah County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside High School 93^rd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Southside High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 62^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southside High School

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Rank History for all students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	75.96	46^th	357	87.1%
2005	64.38	110^th	359	69.4%
2006	65.75	97^th	357	72.8%
2007	66.78	116^th	358	67.6%
2008	59.72	138^th	359	61.6%
2009	56.10	161^st	357	54.9%
2010	55.57	173^rd	358	51.7%
2011	52.68	197^th	360	45.3%
2012	58.66	163^rd	358	54.5%
2013	63.58	97^th	358	72.9%
2014	75.84	59^th	358	83.5%
2015	74.03	66^th	353	81.3%
2016	73.97	64^th	351	81.8%
2017	75.41	64^th	353	81.9%
2018	76.40	80^th	356	77.5%
2019	78.15	63^rd	366	82.8%
2021	72.11	76^th	371	79.5%
2022	82.29	52^nd	367	85.8%
2023	73.21	79^th	371	78.7%
2024	67.37	93^rd	378	75.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.84	28^th	43	34.9%
2023	26.16	32^nd	45	28.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	40.24	94^th	171	45.0%
2021	66.30	48^th	196	75.5%
2022	49.00	70^th	169	58.6%
2023	69.82	40^th	182	78.0%
2024	29.79	142^nd	198	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	84.75	25^th	315	92.1%
2018	91.33	23^rd	349	93.4%
2019	92.40	21^st	358	94.1%
2021	87.58	34^th	361	90.6%
2022	91.63	25^th	361	93.1%
2023	69.70	84^th	349	75.9%
2024	59.60	120^th	375	68.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	72.97	77^th	343	77.6%
2018	75.53	71^st	347	79.5%
2019	72.03	89^th	354	74.9%
2021	74.02	74^th	359	79.4%
2022	88.85	32^nd	367	91.3%
2023	79.06	63^rd	358	82.4%
2024	52.21	148^th	366	59.6%

See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	74.44	65^th	339	80.8%
2018	75.06	74^th	350	78.9%
2019	79.97	55^th	357	84.6%
2021	67.53	93^rd	366	74.6%
2022	71.29	87^th	366	76.2%
2023	56.74	125^th	358	65.1%
2024	75.41	61^st	368	83.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	19.74	173^rd	189	8.5%
2018	20.94	197^th	223	11.7%
2021	25.32	194^th	228	14.9%
2022	73.83	38^th	222	82.9%
2024	84.94	22^nd	231	90.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.92	23^rd	122	81.1%

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Rank History for White students at Southside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	54.91	82^nd	230	64.3%
2018	58.21	105^th	300	65.0%
2019	63.29	97^th	313	69.0%
2021	58.62	98^th	319	69.3%
2022	67.81	78^th	326	76.1%
2023	58.94	110^th	317	65.3%
2024	48.34	144^th	325	55.7%

See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	958	958
1989	910	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	917
1990	873	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	880
1991	802	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	807
1992	773	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
1993	745	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1994	745	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
1995	744	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1996	744	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	751
1997	769	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
1998	727	9	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
1999	718	9	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
2000	693	7	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	713
2001	703	7	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	720
2002	696	8	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2003	696	8	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	717
2004	680	9	9	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	710
2005	697	9	10	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	724
2006	716	8	11	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	743
2007	710	8	14	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	739
2008	704	8	17	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	736
2009	743	12	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	782
2010	742	11	17	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	780
2011	774	18	14	9	2	0	1	0	818
2012	776	25	10	8	2	0	0	0	821
2013	787	26	11	7	1	0	0	0	832
2014	802	28	11	16	0	0	1	0	858
2015	822	33	13	20	1	1	2	0	892
2016	788	35	23	16	1	1	0	0	864
2017	760	39	20	22	2	1	2	0	846
2018	720	44	23	25	4	2	2	0	820
2019	683	38	18	30	1	0	19	0	789
2020	676	39	16	33	1	0	25	0	790
2021	670	41	26	33	1	0	29	0	800
2022	650	46	28	37	2	0	21	0	784
2023	627	47	24	43	4	2	23	0	770

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	958	39.0	24.5	0
1989	917	41.0	22.3	n/a
1990	880	41.0	21.4	0
1991	807	40.0	20.1	n/a
1992	776	37.0	20.9	n/a
1993	754	37.0	20.4	n/a
1994	752	36.8	20.4	n/a
1995	751	38.1	19.7	n/a
1996	751	38.1	19.7	n/a
1997	779	39.5	19.7	4.6
1998	742	43.5	17.1	3.4
1999	738	43.0	17.2	7
2000	713	44.5	16.0	6.3
2001	720	41.0	17.6	6.7
2002	717	40.5	17.7	10.3
2003	717	40.5	17.7	10.3
2004	710	41.5	17.1	11.8
2005	724	49.0	14.8	13.7
2006	743	43.0	17.3	14.1
2007	739	42.8	17.3	18.4
2008	736	44.8	16.4	22.4
2009	782	43.8	17.7	25.6
2010	780	42.8	18.2	25.4
2011	818	48.6	16.8	28.5
2012	821	45.8	17.9	36.3
2013	832	46.0	18.0	33.1
2014	858	42.2	20.2	37.1
2015	892	43.0	20.7	34
2016	864	43.0	20.0	29.3
2017	846	43.5	19.4	22.9
2018	820	45.4	18.0	28.5
2019	789	43.2	18.2	26.6
2020	790	46.4	17.0	23.8
2021	800	45.2	17.6	28.6
2022	784	38.1	20.5	21.9
2023	770	42.2	18.2	41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	958	39.0	24.5	0
1989	917	41.0	22.3	n/a
1990	880	41.0	21.4	0
1991	807	40.0	20.1	n/a
1992	776	37.0	20.9	n/a
1993	754	37.0	20.4	n/a
1994	752	36.8	20.4	n/a
1995	751	38.1	19.7	n/a
1996	751	38.1	19.7	n/a
1997	779	39.5	19.7	4.6
1998	742	43.5	17.1	3.4
1999	738	43.0	17.2	7
2000	713	44.5	16.0	6.3
2001	720	41.0	17.6	6.7
2002	717	40.5	17.7	10.3
2003	717	40.5	17.7	10.3
2004	710	41.5	17.1	11.8
2005	724	49.0	14.8	13.7
2006	743	43.0	17.3	14.1
2007	739	42.8	17.3	18.4
2008	736	44.8	16.4	22.4
2009	782	43.8	17.7	25.6
2010	780	42.8	18.2	25.4
2011	818	48.6	16.8	28.5
2012	821	45.8	17.9	36.3
2013	832	46.0	18.0	33.1
2014	858	42.2	20.2	37.1
2015	892	43.0	20.7	34
2016	864	43.0	20.0	29.3
2017	846	43.5	19.4	22.9
2018	820	45.4	18.0	28.5
2019	789	43.2	18.2	26.6
2020	790	46.4	17.0	23.8
2021	800	45.2	17.6	28.6
2022	784	38.1	20.5	21.9
2023	770	42.2	18.2	41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$552 (7.0%)	$7,332 (92.5%)	$7,930

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 366 High schools	Ranks 79^th of 371 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Southside High School)	48.4	29.9	18.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Etowah County)	43.5	17.8	25.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Southside High School)	50.5	41.4	9.1%
End of Course Science (Etowah County)	45.2	29	16.3%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	789	770	2.4%
African American	38	47	23.7%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	18	24	33.3%
Hispanic	30	43	43.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	683	627	8.2%
Two or More Races	19	23	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	41.7%	15.1%

Schools Near Southside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside High School	Public	9-12	2361 School Drive	Southside	35907	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 442-2172	770	42	18.2	41.7%	627 (81.4%)	47 (6.1%)	43 (5.6%)	24 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.0%)	67.4	93^rd of 378 public high schools	75.4%		73.2	79^th of 371 public high schools	78.7%	14			22.8		39.3			28.4	$7,930	$552	$7,332
Gadsden City High School	Public	9-12	1917 Black Creek Parkway	Gadsden	35904	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 543-3614	1,318	85	15.5	76.1%	406 (30.8%)	591 (44.8%)	285 (21.6%)	17 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.3%)	45.6	197^th of 378 public high schools	47.9%		42.3	194^th of 371 public high schools	47.7%	3			18.2		25.2			22.3	$10,701	$1,038	$9,632
C I T Y Program	Public	6-12	435 E Chestnut	Gadsden	35903	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 543-2489	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gadsden City Alternative School	Public	6-12	607 S 12th St	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 547-5446	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Glencoe High School	Public	9-12	803 Lonesome Bend Rd	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-2250	285	18	15.7	52.3%	264 (92.6%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	58.1	134^th of 378 public high schools	64.6%		58.4	130^th of 371 public high schools	65.0%	4			18.9		36.5			24.3	$11,338	$1,412	$9,922
Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	105 Burke Ave SE	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 538-3312	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Etowah High School	Public	9-12	201 Case Avenue SE	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Attalla City	No	No	No	No	(256) 538-8381	472	29	16.0	78.8%	332 (70.3%)	73 (15.5%)	39 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.9%)	82.8	47^th of 378 public high schools	87.6%		25.7	278^th of 371 public high schools	25.1%	231			26.3		44.4			44.4	$11,236	$1,529	$9,664
Ohatchee High School	Public	7-12	100 Cherokee Trl	Ohatchee	36271	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4900	413	23	18.3	60.0%	385 (93.2%)	15 (3.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	68.4	87^th of 378 public high schools	77.0%		72.2	82^nd of 371 public high schools	77.9%	5	9.8	23.0	17.7	32.8	38.8	50.8	54.1	36.9	$9,824	$1,264	$8,515
Hokes Bluff High School	Public	9-12	1865 Appalachia Rd	Hokes Bluff	35903	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-1360	355	22	16.0	52.1%	325 (91.5%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	47.1	188^th of 378 public high schools	50.3%		41.5	196^th of 371 public high schools	47.2%	8			21.8		30.8			14.3	$10,424	$1,191	$9,200
Gaston High School	Public	7-12	4550 US Highway 411	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 547-8828	368	19	19.4	75.0%	303 (82.3%)	26 (7.1%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.5%)	37.8	232^nd of 378 public high schools	38.6%		23.1	289^th of 371 public high schools	22.1%	57	18.3	10.0	19.7	15.7	16.9	58.3	54.3	18.8	$11,715	$2,360	$9,318

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