- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Selma, AL
Southside High School
Federal NCES profile for Southside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010111000406
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside High School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Southside High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010111000406 · Selma, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 13.6:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students)
Southside High School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Grande
Valley Grande Elementary School
353 students
- Dallas County
Dallas County High School
334 students
- This school
Southside High School
285 students
- Brantley Eleme
Brantley Elementary School
204 students
- Keith Middlehi
Keith Middlehigh School
188 students
- William R Mart
William R Martin Middle School
180 students
What this shows Southside High School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside High School compares
Southside High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Southside High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas County reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Grande Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallas County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brantley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middlehigh School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William R Martin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Selma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southside High School
How many students attend Southside High School?
Southside High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside High School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside High School?
88.9% of students at Southside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside High School?
The largest demographic group at Southside High School is African American at 94.0% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside High School?
Southside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Southside High School rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside High School ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas County?
Besides Southside High School, Dallas County also operates Valley Grande Elementary School (353 students), Dallas County High School (334 students), and Brantley Elementary School (204 students). See the Dallas County district page for the complete list.