Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Southside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside High School?
The graduation rate of Southside High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southside High School?
433 students attend Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Southside High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside High School?
Southside High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southside High School offer ?
Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southside High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
