Southside: Schools & Education
Education in Southside: 2 public schools. Southside High School is the largest at 770 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,340 students.
- ~4,742 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,742 residents per school. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Etowah County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,340 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 75 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 566 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 42.2% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | Gadsden State Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Gadsden |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 549-8200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Southside Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2138 Highway 77 |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 442-6217 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35907 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1680 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.2% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown