Serving 847 students in grades 9-12, South Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
South Side High School's student population of 847 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Side High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1386 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
41%
21%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side High School's ranking?
South Side High School is ranked #1386 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are South Side High School often compared to?
South Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Side High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Side High School?
The graduation rate of South Side High School is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Side High School?
847 students attend South Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South Side High School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side High School?
South Side High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Side High School offer ?
South Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Side High School part of?
South Side High School is part of Madison County School District.
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