Ouachita Junior High School vs Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ouachita Junior High School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
312 students
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
| Measure | Ouachita Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana | Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 218 | #471 of 697 |
| National rank | #3640 of 15,369 | #21195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 312 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ouachita Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 55.7).
- •Ouachita Junior High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Ouachita Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Ouachita Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Ouachita Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.0).
- •Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is the larger school with 391 students compared with 312.
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 Ouachita Junior High School better than Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ouachita Junior High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 55.7 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 Ouachita Junior High School and Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ouachita Junior High School: 312. Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ouachita Junior High School and Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Ouachita Junior High School is 110th of 218 and Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary is 471st of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).