Forest Hill Elementary School vs Southwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Southwood High School
Shreveport · Public high · Grades 9–13
971 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary School Shreveport, Louisiana | Southwood High School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #488 of 697 | #122 of 246 |
| National rank | #22066 of 50,301 | #5025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 479 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 54.4).
- •Southwood High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Southwood High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Southwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 78.3%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Southwood High School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 479.
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 Forest Hill Elementary School better than Southwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood High School ranks higher (63.1 vs 54.4 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 Forest Hill Elementary School and Southwood High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary School: 479. Southwood High School: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary School and Southwood High School rank in Louisiana?
Forest Hill Elementary School is 488th of 697 and Southwood High School is 122nd of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).