Denham Springs Junior High School vs Southside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.0 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
Southside Junior High School
Denham Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | Denham Springs Junior High School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Southside Junior High School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 218 | #135 of 218 |
| National rank | #3214 of 15,369 | #4936 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 811 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| 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 62.5).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 72%).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 78.4%).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.9).
- •Denham Springs Junior High School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 536.
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 Southside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denham Springs Junior High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 62.5 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 Southside Junior High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denham Springs Junior High School: 811. Southside Junior High School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denham Springs Junior High School and Southside Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Denham Springs Junior High School is 87th of 218 and Southside Junior High School is 135th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).