Ridgewood Middle School vs Southern Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
Southern Hills Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana | Southern Hills Elementary School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 218 | #432 of 697 |
| National rank | #8656 of 15,369 | #18747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 69% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 45.3).
- •Southern Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Southern Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Ridgewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Southern Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Ridgewood Middle School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 504.
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 Ridgewood Middle School better than Southern Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Hills Elementary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 45.3 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 Ridgewood Middle School and Southern Hills Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Middle School: 521. Southern Hills Elementary School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Middle School and Southern Hills Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Ridgewood Middle School is 185th of 218 and Southern Hills Elementary School is 432nd of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).