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Live Oak High School vs. Denham Springs High School

Should you attend Live Oak High School or Denham Springs High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Live Oak High School
35086 Old La Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Denham Springs High School
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Live Oak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Denham Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,391 students in grades 9-12, Live Oak High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,757 students in grades 10-12, Denham Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,391 students
1,757 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Live Oak High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Denham Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Live Oak High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Denham Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
105 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Live Oak High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Denham Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Denham Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livingston Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#120 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
#567 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Live Oak High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Denham Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in LA)
21-39%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denham Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denham Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Denham Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in LA)
94%
(Top 20% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Live Oak High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Denham Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Live Oak High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Denham Springs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
367
-
Grade 10 Students
386
685
Grade 11 Students
322
569
Grade 12 Students
316
503

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Live Oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Denham Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Live Oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Denham Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Live Oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Denham Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Live Oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Denham Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Live Oak High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Denham Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livingston Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Live Oak High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Denham Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Live Oak High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Denham Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Live Oak High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Denham Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livingston Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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