Merrydale Elementary School vs Sharon Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrydale Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Sharon Hills Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Merrydale Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Sharon Hills Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 697 | #487 of 697 |
| National rank | #29083 of 50,301 | #22042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 242 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharon Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 44.3).
- •Sharon Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Sharon Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Merrydale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Sharon Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.4).
- •Merrydale Elementary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 213.
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 Merrydale Elementary School better than Sharon Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sharon Hills Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 44.3 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 Merrydale Elementary School and Sharon Hills Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrydale Elementary School: 242. Sharon Hills Elementary School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrydale Elementary School and Sharon Hills Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Merrydale Elementary School is 583rd of 697 and Sharon Hills Elementary School is 487th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).