Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary serves 396 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Huntington, West Virginia. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 with 25 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #121 out of 641 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 81st percentile among West Virginia schools.

Students show steady progress in core subjects, with 44% achieving proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 42% reach proficiency in mathematics. Southside Elementary sits in the heart of Huntington's 25701 ZIP code area, a community of nearly 22,000 residents where the median household income is $47,557 and median home value reaches $149,700. The neighborhood reflects a diverse economic mix, with 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, though 24.8% of families experience poverty conditions.

Located at 930 2nd Street, the school serves as an educational anchor in this small city setting, providing elementary education to families throughout the Cabell County community where academic achievement and neighborhood support come together.