Gray's Creek Elementary School vs Southside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
Denham Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Southside Junior High School
Denham Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
536 students
| Measure | Gray's Creek Elementary School Denham Springs, Louisiana | Southside Junior High School Denham Springs, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 697 | #135 of 218 |
| National rank | #8322 of 50,301 | #4936 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| city | Denham Springs | Denham Springs |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 62.5).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 78.4%).
- •Gray's Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.9).
- •Southside Junior High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 475.
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 Gray's Creek Elementary School better than Southside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gray's Creek Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 62.5 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 Gray's Creek Elementary School and Southside Junior High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Denham Springs and Denham Springs in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray's Creek Elementary School: 475. Southside Junior High School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray's Creek Elementary School and Southside Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Gray's Creek Elementary School is 204th of 697 and Southside Junior High School is 135th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).