Southside Middle School (Closed 2004)

Southside Middle School serves 728 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
46 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
48%
31%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
51%
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southside Middle School?
728 students attend Southside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Southside Middle School students are White, 48% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Southside Middle School offer ?
Southside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southside Middle School part of?
Southside Middle School is part of Greenwood 50 School District.

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