- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, TN
South Side High School
Federal NCES profile for South Side High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470258000925
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 756
- students enrolled
South Side High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
South Side High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 470258000925 · Jackson, TN High · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
South Side High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.7 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Side High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- This school
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- Pope School
Pope School
628 students
What this shows South Side High School reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side High School compares
South Side High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.1%
African American 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, South Side High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pope School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Side High School
Standard public school
903 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
604 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central Merry High School
Standard public school
507 students 39:1 students per teacher
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
Standard public school
268 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side High School
How many students attend South Side High School?
South Side High School has 756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side High School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side High School?
The largest demographic group at South Side High School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side High School?
South Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Side High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides South Side High School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.