Denham Springs High School vs Walker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.5 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
Walker High School
Walker · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,006 students
| Measure | Denham Springs High School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Walker High School Walker, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 246 | #242 of 246 |
| National rank | #6723 of 16,910 | #14825 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,385 | 2,006 |
| Enrollment | 2,385 | 2,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Denham Springs | Walker |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denham Springs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 22.7).
- •Denham Springs High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Denham Springs High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Walker High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 69.6%).
- •Walker High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.1).
- •Denham Springs High School is the larger school with 2,385 students compared with 2,006.
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 Walker High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denham Springs High School ranks higher (56.3 vs 22.7 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 Walker High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Walker in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denham Springs High School: 2,385. Walker High School: 2,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denham Springs High School and Walker High School rank in Louisiana?
Denham Springs High School is 154th of 246 and Walker High School is 242nd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).