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Gadsden City High School vs. Southside High School

Should you attend Gadsden City High School or Southside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gadsden City High School
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Southside High School
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gadsden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12, Gadsden City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,309 students
818 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gadsden City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gadsden City High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gadsden City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Etowah County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#944 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#577 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gadsden City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
30-34%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gadsden City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gadsden City High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southside High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
348
212
Grade 10 Students
332
195
Grade 11 Students
323
213
Grade 12 Students
306
198

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gadsden City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gadsden City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gadsden City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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