Park Forest Middle School vs Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Forest Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Park Forest Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Sherwood Middle Academic Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 218 | #38 of 218 |
| National rank | #10637 of 15,369 | #1577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 445 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 97% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Middle Academic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 36.1).
- •Sherwood Middle Academic Academy does better on math proficiency (97% vs 26%).
- •Sherwood Middle Academic Academy does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 37%).
- •Sherwood Middle Academic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 74.4%).
- •Park Forest Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.5).
- •Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 445.
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 Park Forest Middle School better than Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Middle Academic Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 36.1 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 Park Forest Middle School and Sherwood Middle Academic Academy?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Forest Middle School: 445. Sherwood Middle Academic Academy: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Forest Middle School and Sherwood Middle Academic Academy rank in Louisiana?
Park Forest Middle School is 203rd of 218 and Sherwood Middle Academic Academy is 38th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).