Creekside Junior High vs Park Forest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Junior High
Pearl River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
Park Forest Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | Creekside Junior High Pearl River, Louisiana | Park Forest Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 218 | #203 of 218 |
| National rank | #3762 of 15,369 | #10637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Pearl River | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 36.1).
- •Creekside Junior High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Creekside Junior High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Creekside Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 74.4%).
- •Park Forest Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.1).
- •Creekside Junior High is the larger school with 447 students compared with 445.
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 Creekside Junior High better than Park Forest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Junior High ranks higher (68.1 vs 36.1 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 Creekside Junior High and Park Forest Middle School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Junior High: 447. Park Forest Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Junior High and Park Forest Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Creekside Junior High is 115th of 218 and Park Forest Middle School is 203rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).