Salmen High School vs W.L. Abney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salmen High School
Slidell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,091 students
W.L. Abney Elementary
Slidell · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
936 students
| Measure | Salmen High School Slidell, Louisiana | W.L. Abney Elementary Slidell, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 246 | #335 of 697 |
| National rank | #4734 of 16,910 | #14075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,091 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Slidell | Slidell |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.L. Abney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 64.2).
- •Salmen High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Salmen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 72%).
- •W.L. Abney Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.9).
- •Salmen High School is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 936.
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 Salmen High School better than W.L. Abney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W.L. Abney Elementary ranks higher (66.1 vs 64.2 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 Salmen High School and W.L. Abney Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Slidell and Slidell in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salmen High School: 1,091. W.L. Abney Elementary: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salmen High School and W.L. Abney Elementary rank in Louisiana?
Salmen High School is 114th of 246 and W.L. Abney Elementary is 335th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).