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South Side High School

84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1468 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Side High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Side High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Side High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Side High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Side High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of South Side High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Side High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Side High School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 91% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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