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Northwood High School vs. Oak Hill High School

Should you attend Northwood High School or Oak Hill 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.
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School Overview

School
Northwood High School
8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Oak Hill High School
7362 Highway 112
Hineston, LA 71438
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Oak Hill 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 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
653 students
759 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oak Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Hill High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oak Hill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#570 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
#575 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood 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 Oak Hill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in LA)
31%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapides 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 Oak Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapides 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 Oak Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Top 50% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapides 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 Oak Hill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in LA)
80-89%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rapides 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 Oak Hill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rapides 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 Northwood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oak Hill High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
36
Kindergarten Students
49
59
Grade 1 Students
42
54
Grade 2 Students
53
66
Grade 3 Students
43
51
Grade 4 Students
40
57
Grade 5 Students
40
57
Grade 6 Students
46
62
Grade 7 Students
63
43
Grade 8 Students
53
74
Grade 9 Students
52
51
Grade 10 Students
43
58
Grade 11 Students
43
49
Grade 12 Students
49
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Oak Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapides 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 Oak Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oak Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oak Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oak Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oak Hill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oak Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oak Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oak Hill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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