DeRidder Junior High School vs Pine Wood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 870 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
Pine Wood Elementary School
DeRidder · Public middle · Grades 5–6
348 students
| Measure | DeRidder Junior High School DeRidder, Louisiana | Pine Wood Elementary School DeRidder, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 218 | #106 of 218 |
| National rank | #2626 of 15,369 | #3575 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 287 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | DeRidder | DeRidder |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeRidder Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 68.9).
- •Pine Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •DeRidder Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •DeRidder Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 58%).
- •DeRidder Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Pine Wood Elementary School is the larger school with 348 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 Pine Wood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DeRidder Junior High School ranks higher (73.5 vs 68.9 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 Pine Wood Elementary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between DeRidder and DeRidder in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeRidder Junior High School: 287. Pine Wood Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeRidder Junior High School and Pine Wood Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
DeRidder Junior High School is 63rd of 218 and Pine Wood Elementary School is 106th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).