DeRidder High School vs Woodlawn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeRidder High School
DeRidder · Public high · Grades 8–12
621 students
Woodlawn High School
Shreveport · Public high · Grades 9–12
623 students
| Measure | DeRidder High School DeRidder, Louisiana | Woodlawn High School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 246 | #236 of 246 |
| National rank | #3228 of 16,910 | #12778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 29% |
| city | DeRidder | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeRidder High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 32.5).
- •DeRidder High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 29%).
- •DeRidder High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •DeRidder High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 85.2%).
- •Woodlawn High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.8).
- •Woodlawn High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 621.
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 DeRidder High School better than Woodlawn High School?
On the Success Index (US), DeRidder High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 32.5 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 DeRidder High School and Woodlawn High School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between DeRidder and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRidder High School: 621. Woodlawn High School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRidder High School and Woodlawn High School rank in Louisiana?
DeRidder High School is 69th of 246 and Woodlawn High School is 236th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).