Ridgewood Middle School vs Southwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 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
Southwood High School
Shreveport · Public high · Grades 9–13
971 students
| Measure | Ridgewood Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana | Southwood High School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 218 | #122 of 246 |
| National rank | #8656 of 15,369 | #5025 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 521 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 68% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 45.3).
- •Southwood High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Southwood High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •Southwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 85.6%).
- •Ridgewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Southwood High School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 521.
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 Southwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood High School ranks higher (63.1 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 Southwood High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgewood Middle School: 521. Southwood High School: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgewood Middle School and Southwood High School rank in Louisiana?
Ridgewood Middle School is 185th of 218 and Southwood High School is 122nd of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).