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Southside Charter High School

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Southside Charter High School ranks 49 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 10-12

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 83% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Southside Charter High School in Southside, AR, is a small high school serving 464 students in grades 10-12, and it is part of the Southside School District (Independence), which has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 78th percentile of Arkansas districts.

This school stands out for its high potential and dramatic year-to-year swings in performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, it achieved a top-tier 5-star ranking (12th out of 291 schools), but just the year prior, it dropped to a 3-star ranking (106th out of 305). This volatility is unmatched by nearby schools; for example, Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School has been consistently in the top 10% of schools for three years. Southside’s strengths are clear in Biology, where 49.2% of students are proficient (above the state average of 42.7%), and in Reading. However, the school struggles significantly in Geometry, with only 24.8% of students proficient. Its English/Language Arts scores are also erratic, swinging from 48.1% proficiency in 2024-2025 to just 30% the year before. Despite spending less per student ($11,485) than peers like Concord High School ($14,857) and Cedar Ridge High School ($16,513), Southside achieves high results in its best years, making it a highly efficient school.

Compared to its neighbors, Southside offers a more intimate learning environment with a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. This is a significant advantage over the much larger Batesville High School Charter (11.7:1 ratio), which Southside consistently outperforms in nearly every academic metric despite being just 3.74 miles away. The school’s primary challenge is to stabilize its academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, and to address its persistent weakness in Geometry. For parents, Southside represents a school with the potential to compete with the best in the state, but one that requires careful monitoring to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction year after year.

464

Students ?

6.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,485

Per pupil spending ?

44.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1920 Batesville Blvd
Southside, AR 72501

(870) 251-2662

District: Southside School District (Independence)

Feeder schools for Southside Charter High School:

Elementary:	Southside Elementary School
Middle:	Southside Junior High School
	Southside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2014 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Arkansas high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg42%

Arkansas avg39%

49^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 251Southside School District (Independence) among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	49 of 293	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	89.6	12 of 291	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	60.1	106 of 305	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	54 of 295	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	45 of 282	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.4	62 of 290	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	52.6	135 of 282	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	82.6	30 of 269	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	68.5	42 of 267	84.3%	★★★★☆
2014	56.4	99 of 268	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.1	69 of 271	74.5%	★★★★☆
2012	74.4	29 of 266	89.1%	★★★★☆
2011	67.7	44 of 266	83.5%	★★★★☆
2010	64.5	61 of 262	76.7%	★★★★☆
2009	52.4	111 of 261	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.0	73 of 256	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	60.4	66 of 258	74.4%	★★★★☆
2006	52.2	96 of 232	58.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology49%+6 vs state

Reading43%+3 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Geometry25%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, January 3, 2010

This is my sons first year at Southside. He came from Cushman and we were very afraid how it would be, he is in 7th grade and doing very well. He really enjoys it there and the teachers are wonderful.We have felt very welcome over there. Thank you very much for all you have done. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)						ATLAS Reading (2026)						ATLAS Mathematics (2026)				ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)				ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southside Charter High School	Public, Charter	10-12	1920 Batesville Blvd	Southside	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2662	464	72	6.4	44.8%	402 (86.6%)	6 (1.3%)	44 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	72	49^th of 293 public high schools	83.3%		89.6	12^th of 291 public high schools	95.9%	37					40.6	40.6					43.2	43.2								25.0	24.8					49.3		49.2	$11,485	$765	$10,721
Batesville High School Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Pioneer Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 793-6846	986	84	11.7	60.2%	560 (56.8%)	50 (5.1%)	320 (32.5%)	15 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.8%)	30 (3.0%)	54.6	129^th of 293 public high schools	56.0%		51.4	130^th of 291 public high schools	55.3%	1				37.5	32.8	35.1				42.4	34.9	38.6					27.0	27.0	75.7	15.3	24.4					41.0		41.3	$11,233	$641	$10,592
Uaccb Technical Center	Public	9-12	2005 White Drive	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Uaccb Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 612-2000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cedar Ridge High School	Public	6-12	1500 N. Hill Street	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 201-2577	373	74	5.0	99.2%	341 (91.4%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	47.4	164^th of 293 public high schools	44.0%		42.9	167^th of 291 public high schools	42.6%	3	43.4	29.1	20.0	28.9	30.0	30.0	47.1	37.5	21.7	33.3	30.0	33.8	52.8	55.4	43.3	50.3	32.5	32.5		25.0	25.6	51.0	46.4	35.0	43.8	32.5		35.7	$16,513	$1,196	$15,317
Midland High School	Public	7-12	741 Main St	Pleasant Plains	72568	Independence County	Midland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 345-2610	222	46	4.8	100.0%	211 (95.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	54.8	128^th of 293 public high schools	56.3%		36.5	196^th of 291 public high schools	32.6%	68		29.2	51.8	45.7	22.8	37.1		33.3	51.8	54.3	34.3	43.8		29.2	52.2	40.4	29.4	36.9		9.4	11.7		29.1	51.8	41.2	39.4		41.1	$13,242	$446	$12,796
Concord High School	Public	7-12	10920 Heber Springs Road North	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3522	173	39	4.4	50.3%	165 (95.4%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	69.5	59^th of 293 public high schools	79.9%		68.9	57^th of 291 public high schools	80.4%	2		39.1	26.0	27.8	50.0	37.5		39.1	30.4	33.3	50.0	39.6		39.1	60.8	50.0	17.7	17.7		29.1	28.2		34.8	34.7	34.8	51.6		50.0	$14,857	$1,176	$13,681
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	711 N. Main	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-3333	375	64	5.8	79.2%	343 (91.5%)	11 (2.9%)	10 (2.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	94.8	6^th of 293 public high schools	98.0%		86.7	18^th of 291 public high schools	93.8%	12				62.9	62.8	62.8				57.3	64.1	60.5					49.5	49.5		43.4	43.4					64.7	25.0	59.3	$15,288	$2,190	$13,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Charter High School

What schools feed into Southside Charter High School?

Southside Charter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southside Elementary School
Middle : Southside Junior High School
Middle : Southside Middle School

What district is Southside Charter High School in?

Southside School District (Independence)

How many students attend Southside Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 464 students attended Southside Charter High School.

Is Southside Charter High School a good school?

Southside Charter High School ranks 49^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Southside Charter High School?

Students at Southside Charter High School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

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