Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside High School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Southside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
94%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside High School's ranking?
Southside High School is ranked #1172 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL 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 Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southside High School?
278 students attend Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southside High School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside High School offer ?
Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside High School part of?
Southside High School is part of Dallas County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The quality of academics is clearly seen in the percentage of graduates and the percentage of those that go on to college. The children are not being prepared for college. Athletics are stressed and rewarded without academic influence. Parents don't get involve with academics as much as they do athletics. The facalty lack the professionalism that their titles carry. I'm a former graduate and I love my school, but the facts are clear and undisputable of the decline of this school. The school board can care less about the success of this school or its students. They just want them to get out of their system with causing as little or no damage at all. Parents are not vocale about what goes on unless it has to do with the hiring or firing a athletic coach. We need to have a heart to help these children get prepared for the world.
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