E. S. Richardson Elementary School vs Minden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
275 students
Minden High School
Minden · Public high · Grades 9–12
689 students
| Measure | E. S. Richardson Elementary School Minden, Louisiana | Minden High School Minden, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 697 | #164 of 246 |
| National rank | #29190 of 50,301 | #7243 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 275 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Minden | Minden |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 44.1).
- •Minden High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Minden High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Minden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 84%).
- •Minden High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •Minden High School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 275.
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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School better than Minden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Minden High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 44.1 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 E. S. Richardson Elementary School and Minden High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minden and Minden in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School: 275. Minden High School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. S. Richardson Elementary School and Minden High School rank in Louisiana?
E. S. Richardson Elementary School is 584th of 697 and Minden High School is 164th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).