Serving 810 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 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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South Side High School's student population of 810 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
South Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
39%
21%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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South Side High School is ranked #1468 out of 1,761 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% 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 90%.
How many students attend South Side High School?
810 students attend South Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Side High School students are White, 39% 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 14:1, 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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