Booker T. Washington High vs Linear/Northside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington High
Shreveport · Public high · Grades 9–13
722 students
Linear/Northside Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington High Shreveport, Louisiana | Linear/Northside Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 246 | #183 of 218 |
| National rank | #12368 of 16,910 | #8388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 722 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linear/Northside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 34.2).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Booker T. Washington High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Booker T. Washington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 92.7%).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Booker T. Washington High is the larger school with 722 students compared with 259.
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 Booker T. Washington High better than Linear/Northside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linear/Northside Middle School ranks higher (46.6 vs 34.2 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 Booker T. Washington High and Linear/Northside Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington High: 722. Linear/Northside Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington High and Linear/Northside Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Booker T. Washington High is 228th of 246 and Linear/Northside Middle School is 183rd of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).