South Side High School

756 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Side High School, located on Harts Bridge Road in Jackson, Tennessee, is a public secondary school serving the Madison County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills while participating in a variety of educational programs tailored to meet diverse student needs.

Beyond the classroom, South Side High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and commitment to extracurricular involvement. The school offers a range of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that help students cultivate leadership, teamwork, and social responsibility. By balancing academic rigor with these enrichment opportunities, South Side High School aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps its students grow into engaged and successful citizens within the Jackson community and beyond.

756

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Side High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	75
Black	306
Asian	4
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
326 (43.1%)
Black
306 (40.5%)
Hispanic
75 (9.9%)
Two or More
44 (5.8%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(731)422-9923
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 184

Grade 10 164

Grade 11 185

Grade 12 223