Pearl River High School vs Whispering Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl River High School
Pearl River · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students
Whispering Forest Elementary School
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
453 students
| Measure | Pearl River High School Pearl River, Louisiana | Whispering Forest Elementary School Slidell, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #87 of 246 | #32 of 697 |
| National rank | #3825 of 16,910 | #2544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 781 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Pearl River | Slidell |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 68.0).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Pearl River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Whispering Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Pearl River High School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 453.
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 Pearl River High School better than Whispering Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whispering Forest Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 68.0 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 Pearl River High School and Whispering Forest Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Slidell in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl River High School: 781. Whispering Forest Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl River High School and Whispering Forest Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Pearl River High School is 87th of 246 and Whispering Forest Elementary School is 32nd of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).