- Southside High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dallas County High School (640:1 vs. 373:1).
- Dallas County High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Southside High School (146 vs. 20).
- Dallas County High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southside High School (94 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Dallas County High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Southside High School (151 vs. 133).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Dallas County High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Southside High School (110 vs. 77).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Dallas County High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Southside High School (146 vs. 20).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dallas County High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southside High School (94 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southside High School reported a higher students per counselor than Dallas County High School (640:1 vs. 373:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Dallas County High School
$17,801.05
Southside High School
$17,801.05
Local revenue share
Dallas County High School
12.9%
Southside High School
12.9%
State revenue share
Dallas County High School
46.7%
Southside High School
46.7%
Federal revenue share
Dallas County High School
40.4%
Southside High School
40.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dallas County High School
38.9%
Southside High School
38.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dallas County
$36,810
Dallas County
$36,810
Poverty rate
Dallas County
29%
Dallas County
29%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
17%
Dallas County
17%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
5.5%
Dallas County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.