Southside High School

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Southside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7975 US Highway 80 E,  Selma, AL
Dallas County Schools
3.4
5.0
285 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Clarence Jackson Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
A-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average ACT
17
Math
16
English
17
Reading
19
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
78.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
37.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
94%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic
1.8%
White
1.4%

School Rankings

#7 Best Public HS Teachers in Alabama
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Alabama State University 49 Students
The University of Alabama 47 Students
Troy University 47 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 44 Students
Alabama A&M University 41 Students
Auburn University 35 Students
University of South Alabama 30 Students
Wallace Community College - Selma 29 Students
Tuskegee University 25 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 12 Students
Business 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Psychology 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Education 4 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 37 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/1/2022
I loved my high school it was a very great experience. My teachers and everyone else were always encouraging me to bear the best I could possibly be.
4.0 Senior
6/9/2018
Southside is an amazing school. The staff is excellent. They teachers care about your well- being and encourage you do do better. It's an all around good school. Yes it has it flaws, but that's what makes Southside.
4.0 Niche User
9/17/2016
Diversity is not an issue at this school because everyone is friendly.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
4/3/2008
5.0 student
11/1/2007

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Southside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Selma, AL and is served by the Dallas County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 285 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Southside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 17. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tipton Durant Middle School, Southside Primary School, B.K. Craig Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Selma has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southside High School.

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