DeRidder Junior High School vs K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 261 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeRidder Junior High School
DeRidder · Public middle · Grades 7–8
287 students
K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
DeRidder · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
353 students
| Measure | DeRidder Junior High School DeRidder, Louisiana | K.R. Hanchey Elementary School DeRidder, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 218 | #395 of 697 |
| National rank | #2626 of 15,369 | #16995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 287 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | DeRidder | DeRidder |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeRidder Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 61.7).
- •DeRidder Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 66.9%).
- •K.R. Hanchey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.4).
- •K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 287.
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 Junior High School better than K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DeRidder Junior High School ranks higher (73.5 vs 61.7 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 DeRidder Junior High School and K.R. Hanchey Elementary School?
About 261 m in a straight line, between DeRidder and DeRidder in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRidder Junior High School: 287. K.R. Hanchey Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRidder Junior High School and K.R. Hanchey Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
DeRidder Junior High School is 63rd of 218 and K.R. Hanchey Elementary School is 395th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).