Alton Elementary School vs Pearl River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
Pearl River High School
Pearl River · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students
| Measure | Alton Elementary School Slidell, Louisiana | Pearl River High School Pearl River, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 697 | #87 of 246 |
| National rank | #9832 of 50,301 | #3825 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 208 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Slidell | Pearl River |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 68.0).
- •Alton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Alton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Pearl River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 85.6%).
- •Alton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.8).
- •Pearl River High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 208.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alton Elementary School better than Pearl River High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alton Elementary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alton Elementary School and Pearl River High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Slidell and Pearl River in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Elementary School: 208. Pearl River High School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Elementary School and Pearl River High School rank in Louisiana?
Alton Elementary School is 242nd of 697 and Pearl River High School is 87th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).