Denham Springs High School vs Freshwater Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denham Springs High School
Denham Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,385 students
Freshwater Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Denham Springs High School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Freshwater Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 246 | #144 of 697 |
| National rank | #6723 of 16,910 | #6308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,385 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 2,385 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 92% |
| city | Denham Springs | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freshwater Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 56.3).
- •Freshwater Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 54.5%).
- •Freshwater Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 74.5%).
- •Denham Springs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 82.4%).
- •Freshwater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.1).
- •Denham Springs High School is the larger school with 2,385 students compared with 370.
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 High School better than Freshwater Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Freshwater Elementary School ranks higher (77.7 vs 56.3 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 Denham Springs High School and Freshwater Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denham Springs High School: 2,385. Freshwater Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denham Springs High School and Freshwater Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Denham Springs High School is 154th of 246 and Freshwater Elementary School is 144th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).