Parkway High School vs Riverside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway High School
Bossier City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,279 students
Riverside Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Parkway High School Bossier City, Louisiana | Riverside Elementary School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 246 | #281 of 697 |
| National rank | #3236 of 16,910 | #11269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,279 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| city | Bossier City | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.3 vs 70.1).
- •Parkway High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Parkway High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 72%).
- •Parkway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 68.1%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.1).
- •Parkway High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 404.
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 Parkway High School better than Riverside Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parkway High School and Riverside Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bossier City and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway High School: 1,279. Riverside Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway High School and Riverside Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Parkway High School is 70th of 246 and Riverside Elementary School is 281st of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).