Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southside High School's student population of 967 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
54%
32%
White
12%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside High School's ranking?
Southside High School is ranked #343 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Southside High School often compared to?
Southside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wade Hampton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside High School?
The graduation rate of Southside High School is 76%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southside High School?
967 students attend Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southside High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside High School?
Southside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside High School offer ?
Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside High School part of?
Southside High School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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