Southside School District, Arkansas

Southside School District is a unified school district in Independence County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 5,692 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 51.5 sq mi (134 km²) of land.

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Southside School District in Arkansas
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,692 ± 742
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Independence County
Land area
51.5 sq mi (134 km²)
Median household income
$60,562 ± $7,757
Median home value
$148,800 ± $17,803
Water area
0.75 sq mi (1.93 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0512540
Coordinates (central point)
35.685384, -91.595032

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Southside School District, largest first

  1. McHue Township4,248 people
  2. Southside (city)4,246 people
  3. Salado Township1,526 people
  4. Salado (CDP)507 people
  5. Rosie Township304 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Midland School District7.7 mi southwest
  2. Batesville School District9.9 mi northwest
  3. Cedar Ridge School District11 mi east

These share a boundary with Southside School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Southside School District before you rely on it.

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