Northwood High School vs Plaquemine Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 358 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood High School
Shreveport · Public high · Grades 9–13
989 students
Plaquemine Senior High School
Plaquemine · Public high · Grades 7–12
990 students
| Measure | Northwood High School Shreveport, Louisiana | Plaquemine Senior High School Plaquemine, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 246 | #116 of 246 |
| National rank | #8085 of 16,910 | #4912 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 989 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Shreveport | Plaquemine |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaquemine Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 51.2).
- •Plaquemine Senior High School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Plaquemine Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Northwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 66.9%).
- •Plaquemine Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.7).
- •Plaquemine Senior High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 989.
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 Northwood High School better than Plaquemine Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Plaquemine Senior High School ranks higher (63.5 vs 51.2 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 Northwood High School and Plaquemine Senior High School?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Plaquemine in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood High School: 989. Plaquemine Senior High School: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood High School and Plaquemine Senior High School rank in Louisiana?
Northwood High School is 181st of 246 and Plaquemine Senior High School is 116th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).