Houma Junior High School vs Southdown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 440 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houma Junior High School
Houma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
673 students
Southdown Elementary School
Houma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
572 students
| Measure | Houma Junior High School Houma, Louisiana | Southdown Elementary School Houma, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 218 | #557 of 697 |
| National rank | #4862 of 15,369 | #26769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 673 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Houma | Houma |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houma Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 47.6).
- •Houma Junior High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Houma Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Houma Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Southdown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.4).
- •Houma Junior High School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 572.
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 Houma Junior High School better than Southdown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houma Junior High School ranks higher (62.8 vs 47.6 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 Houma Junior High School and Southdown Elementary School?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Houma and Houma in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houma Junior High School: 673. Southdown Elementary School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houma Junior High School and Southdown Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Houma Junior High School is 131st of 218 and Southdown Elementary School is 557th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).