Katharine Drexel Elementary School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
Broussard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Southside High School
Youngsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,833 students
| Measure | Katharine Drexel Elementary School Broussard, Louisiana | Southside High School Youngsville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #352 of 697 | #48 of 246 |
| National rank | #14982 of 50,301 | #2606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 583 | 1,833 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 1,833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Broussard | Youngsville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 64.7).
- •Southside High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Southside High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 71%).
- •Katharine Drexel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.6).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 1,833 students compared with 583.
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 Katharine Drexel Elementary School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside High School ranks higher (72.9 vs 64.7 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 Katharine Drexel Elementary School and Southside High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Broussard and Youngsville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School: 583. Southside High School: 1,833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katharine Drexel Elementary School and Southside High School rank in Louisiana?
Katharine Drexel Elementary School is 352nd of 697 and Southside High School is 48th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).