Denham Springs Elementary School vs Denham Springs Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denham Springs Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
Denham Springs Junior High School
Denham Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
| Measure | Denham Springs Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Denham Springs Junior High School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 697 | #87 of 218 |
| National rank | #10997 of 50,301 | #3214 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 678 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| city | Denham Springs | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.4 vs 70.6).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 79.2%).
- •Denham Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 678.
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 Denham Springs Elementary School better than Denham Springs Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denham Springs Elementary School and Denham Springs Junior High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denham Springs Elementary School: 678. Denham Springs Junior High School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denham Springs Elementary School and Denham Springs Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Denham Springs Elementary School is 272nd of 697 and Denham Springs Junior High School is 87th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).