Booker T. Washington High vs Northside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 302 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
Northside High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington High Shreveport, Louisiana | Northside High School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 246 | #234 of 246 |
| National rank | #12368 of 16,910 | #12608 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 722 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 722 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Shreveport | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 33.2).
- •Northside High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Booker T. Washington High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Booker T. Washington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Booker T. Washington High does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Booker T. Washington High is the larger school with 722 students compared with 713.
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 Northside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington High ranks higher (34.2 vs 33.2 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 Northside High School?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington High: 722. Northside High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington High and Northside High School rank in Louisiana?
Booker T. Washington High is 228th of 246 and Northside High School is 234th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).