South Side High School

Summary:

South Side High School is a public high school located in Bee Branch, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the South Side School District, which is ranked 97 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Side High School has consistently performed below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels based on ATLAS and ACT Aspire test scores. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics were all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has had a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.06% to 98.85% over the past few years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the lower academic performance, South Side High School has had a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.4 to 7.7 over the past few years, which could indicate a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Rose Bud High School, Greenbrier High School, and Nemo Vista High School, South Side High School generally performs worse on standardized tests, with lower proficiency rates in core subject areas. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 75th out of 290 high schools in 2020-2021 to 175th out of 282 high schools in 2021-2022. The high poverty rates in the region, as well as potential staffing and resource challenges, may be contributing factors to the lower academic performance observed at South Side High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 334 Southside Rd
       Bee Branch, AR  72013


(501) 654-2242

District: South Side School District(Vanburen)

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,905 Help


Feeder schools for South Side High School:

Elementary:    South Side Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.1 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Compare Details South Side High School ranks better than 58.2% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Side High School ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Side High School is 7.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Side High School is $12,905.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Side High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks South Side High School 140th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See South Side High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks South Side High School 114th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See South Side High School in the ranking list.)

South Side School District(Vanburen):

SchoolDigger ranks South Side School District(Vanburen) 97th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Side High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 51.17 109th 208 47.6%
2006 37.83 148th 206 28.2%
2007 42.59 154th 225 31.6%
2008 61.98 88th 223 60.5%
2009 38.59 169th 240 29.6%
2010 48.41 150th 254 40.9%
2011 42.26 182nd 264 31.1%
2012 64.74 99th 265 62.6%
2013 24.00 232nd 278 16.5%
2014 49.61 158th 280 43.6%
2015 32.70 192nd 275 30.2%
2016 49.36 158th 312 49.4%
2017 55.51 141st 315 55.2%
2018 60.32 132nd 318 58.5%
2019 51.11 166th 319 48.0%
2021 31.01 248th 330 24.8%
2022 50.41 163rd 318 48.7%
2023 74.69 65th 330 80.3%
2024 52.45 140th 335 58.2%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Side High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.93 20th 232 91.4%
2007 59.21 69th 258 73.3%
2008 66.62 44th 256 82.8%
2009 69.53 40th 261 84.7%
2010 67.26 49th 262 81.3%
2011 61.54 76th 266 71.4%
2012 54.24 121st 266 54.5%
2013 50.26 131st 271 51.7%
2014 54.11 116th 268 56.7%
2015 31.41 193rd 267 27.7%
2016 29.22 217th 269 19.3%
2017 46.87 149th 264 43.6%
2018 45.25 157th 263 40.3%
2019 56.43 115th 282 59.2%
2021 63.06 75th 290 74.1%
2022 41.53 175th 282 37.9%
2023 48.23 154th 295 47.8%
2024 57.61 114th 305 62.6%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Side High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 197 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 206 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1990 205 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1991 190 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 191 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1993 198 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 208 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 213 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 213 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 229 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 216 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1999 217 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2000 216 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2001 216 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2002 223 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2003 223 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2004 218 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 225 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 218 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 236 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 229 1 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 239
2009 212 1 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 220 0 2 6 0 0 1 0 229
2011 199 0 1 4 2 0 1 0 207
2012 206 1 1 4 1 0 5 0 218
2013 209 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 218
2014 221 1 4 2 0 0 7 0 235
2015 233 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 245
2016 230 1 0 3 1 0 5 0 240
2017 238 1 2 3 2 0 6 0 252
2018 238 2 1 6 2 0 6 0 255
2019 224 1 1 5 2 0 7 0 240
2020 225 1 2 3 1 0 9 0 241
2021 214 1 1 3 3 0 8 0 230
2022 239 2 2 8 1 0 9 0 261
2023 233 1 1 8 1 0 8 0 252
2024 228 2 0 8 2 0 7 0 247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 14.0 14.5 n/a
1989 210 17.0 12.3 n/a
1990 212 16.0 13.2 44.3
1991 199 14.7 13.5 13.6
1992 204 14.7 13.8 22.1
1993 207 14.2 14.6 17.4
1994 213 14.8 14.4 14.1
1995 217 18.3 11.9 18.9
1996 217 18.3 11.9 18.9
1997 232 20.0 11.6 17.2
1998 217 16.1 13.5 23.5
1999 218 8.2 26.6 36.7
2000 219 21.0 10.4 31.1
2001 219 23.0 9.5 43.4
2002 226 17.0 13.3 47.8
2003 226 17.0 13.3 47.8
2004 222 18.0 12.3 46.4
2005 230 17.0 13.5 50.4
2006 225 25.0 9.0 46.7
2007 247 24.0 10.3 45.7
2008 239 24.0 10.0 42.3
2009 221 23.0 9.6 42.5
2010 229 27.6 9.5 45.9
2011 207 23.3 8.8 45.4
2012 218 21.7 10.0 46.3
2013 218 24.0 9.0 46.8
2014 235 28.4 8.2 51.5
2015 245 25.0 9.8 56.7
2016 240 26.0 9.2 100
2017 252 25.0 10.0 72.2
2018 255 27.3 9.3 75.3
2019 240 35.1 6.8 100
2020 241 37.5 6.4 100
2021 230 41.9 5.4 80.4
2022 261 46.9 5.5 98.9
2023 252 32.5 7.7 17.1
2024 247 34.7 7.1 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 14.0 14.5 n/a
1989 210 17.0 12.3 n/a
1990 212 16.0 13.2 44.3
1991 199 14.7 13.5 13.6
1992 204 14.7 13.8 22.1
1993 207 14.2 14.6 17.4
1994 213 14.8 14.4 14.1
1995 217 18.3 11.9 18.9
1996 217 18.3 11.9 18.9
1997 232 20.0 11.6 17.2
1998 217 16.1 13.5 23.5
1999 218 8.2 26.6 36.7
2000 219 21.0 10.4 31.1
2001 219 23.0 9.5 43.4
2002 226 17.0 13.3 47.8
2003 226 17.0 13.3 47.8
2004 222 18.0 12.3 46.4
2005 230 17.0 13.5 50.4
2006 225 25.0 9.0 46.7
2007 247 24.0 10.3 45.7
2008 239 24.0 10.0 42.3
2009 221 23.0 9.6 42.5
2010 229 27.6 9.5 45.9
2011 207 23.3 8.8 45.4
2012 218 21.7 10.0 46.3
2013 218 24.0 9.0 46.8
2014 235 28.4 8.2 51.5
2015 245 25.0 9.8 56.7
2016 240 26.0 9.2 100
2017 252 25.0 10.0 72.2
2018 255 27.3 9.3 75.3
2019 240 35.1 6.8 100
2020 241 37.5 6.4 100
2021 230 41.9 5.4 80.4
2022 261 46.9 5.5 98.9
2023 252 32.5 7.7 17.1
2024 247 34.7 7.1 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Side High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,344 (10.4%) $11,561 (89.6%) $12,905

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Side High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 166th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 65th of 330 Middle schools
 32.3%
Ranks 115th of 282 High schoolsRanks 154th of 295 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (South Side High School)76.985.4
 8.5%
   7th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))76.985.4
 8.5%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (South Side High School)35.948.8
 12.9%
   7th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))35.948.8
 12.9%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (South Side High School)4151.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))4151.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (South Side High School)30.741.4
 10.7%
   7th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))30.741.4
 10.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (South Side High School)73.376.9
 3.6%
   8th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))73.376.9
 3.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (South Side High School)48.843.6
 5.2%
   8th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))48.843.6
 5.2%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (South Side High School)44.441
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))44.441
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (South Side High School)57.853.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))57.853.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (South Side High School)6560
 5%
   9th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))6560
 5%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (South Side High School)4025.7
 14.3%
   9th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))4025.7
 14.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (South Side High School)42.534.3
 8.2%
   9th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))42.534.3
 8.2%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (South Side High School)4042.8
 2.8%
   9th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))4042.8
 2.8%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (South Side High School)43.247.5
 4.3%
   10th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))43.247.5
 4.3%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (South Side High School)21.612.9
 8.7%
   10th Grade Math (South Side School District(Vanburen))21.612.9
 8.7%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (South Side High School)2723
 4%
   10th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))2723
 4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (South Side High School)18.925
 6.1%
   10th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))18.925
 6.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Side High School)26.321.7
 4.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Side School District(Vanburen))26.321.7
 4.6%
11th Grade English (South Side High School)47.447.8
 0.4%
   11th Grade English (South Side School District(Vanburen))47.447.8
 0.4%
11th Grade Reading (South Side High School)31.632.6
 1%
   11th Grade Reading (South Side School District(Vanburen))31.632.6
 1%
11th Grade Science (South Side High School)31.619.6
 12%
   11th Grade Science (South Side School District(Vanburen))31.619.6
 12%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students240252
 5%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White224233
 4%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%17.1%
 82.9%


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South Side High School ranks 114th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Side High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended South Side High School.

South Side High School is fed by the following schools:

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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