Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School vs Tara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
Tara High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Tara High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 697 | #210 of 246 |
| National rank | #19422 of 50,301 | #10323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 644 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 36% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 42.6).
- •Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 36%).
- •Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Tara High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Tara High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.9).
- •Tara High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 644.
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 Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School better than Tara High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 42.6 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 Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School and Tara High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School: 644. Tara High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School and Tara High School rank in Louisiana?
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School is 441st of 697 and Tara High School is 210th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).