Denham Springs Junior High School vs Northside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denham Springs Junior High School
Denham Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
Northside Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Denham Springs Junior High School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Northside Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 218 | #313 of 697 |
| National rank | #3214 of 15,369 | #12600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 811 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 63% |
| city | Denham Springs | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denham Springs Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 68.2).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 63%).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 75%).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 78.5%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.6).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 466.
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 Junior High School better than Northside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Denham Springs Junior High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 68.2 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 Junior High School and Northside Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denham Springs Junior High School: 811. Northside Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denham Springs Junior High School and Northside Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Denham Springs Junior High School is 87th of 218 and Northside Elementary School is 313th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).