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Elementary Schools

Southside Elementary School

Grady County · Grady County · 491 3rd St SE, Cairo, GA 39828.0

(229)377-3723

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4/10
#840
Rank 840 out of 1,259
Top 67%
English Language Arts3/10 · #944 · 25th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #799 · 37th percentile
Science5/10 · #654 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cairo is a small southwest Georgia town with a tight-knit feel, and Southside Elementary sits in the middle of that community fabric. The school shows some relative strength in science and math compared to its English scores, which may appeal to families who can supplement reading and literacy at home while valuing a neighborhood school with a personal touch. Families looking for a smaller, close-to-home setting in a rural Georgia town where teachers tend to know kids by name will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

287 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
125 (44%)
Hispanic
90 (31%)
White
61 (21%)
Other
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (17%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged287 (100%)
Students with Disabilities40 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,086
Enrollment
48.95
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #685 · 47th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found