In 2012, Southside High School was nationally recognized as a bronze medalist in the Best High Schools report developed by the U.S. News & World Report.

[5] The assumed course of study for students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units to graduate.

Southside students may also engage in its EAST Initiative programs.

The Southerners participation includes: football, volleyball, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), dance, and cheerleading.

The following are notable people associated with Southside High School.