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#1384 of 1,786 schools in TN
South Side High School
High School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
84 Harts Bridge RD, Jackson, TN 38301
- Math 14% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Side High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Side High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,062
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Academic Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Jackson Central-merry Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Jackson Central Merry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | Not available | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #10 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side High School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side High School
South Side High School is a public high school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 773 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,384 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side High School
What grades does South Side High School serve?
South Side High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Side High School?
South Side High School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side High School rank in TN?
South Side High School ranks #1,384 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is South Side High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Side High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Side High School a charter school?
No, South Side High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side High School a Title I school?
No, South Side High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (731) 422-9923
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38301)
- 33,336
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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