Ellender Memorial High School vs North DeSoto High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 422 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellender Memorial High School
Houma · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
North DeSoto High School
Stonewall · Public high · Grades 9–12
817 students
| Measure | Ellender Memorial High School Houma, Louisiana | North DeSoto High School Stonewall, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #148 of 246 | #13 of 246 |
| National rank | #6327 of 16,910 | #1166 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 819 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 87% |
| city | Houma | Stonewall |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North DeSoto High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 57.9).
- •North DeSoto High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •North DeSoto High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 73%).
- •North DeSoto High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 81.2%).
- •North DeSoto High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Ellender Memorial High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 817.
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 Ellender Memorial High School better than North DeSoto High School?
On the Success Index (US), North DeSoto High School ranks higher (80.7 vs 57.9 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 Ellender Memorial High School and North DeSoto High School?
About 422 km in a straight line, between Houma and Stonewall in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellender Memorial High School: 819. North DeSoto High School: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellender Memorial High School and North DeSoto High School rank in Louisiana?
Ellender Memorial High School is 148th of 246 and North DeSoto High School is 13th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).