Calhoun High School vs Lafayette High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun High School
Letohatchee · Public high · Grades 9–12
186 students
Lafayette High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 7–12
182 students
| Measure | Calhoun High School Letohatchee, Alabama | Lafayette High School Lafayette, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 304 | #278 of 304 |
| National rank | #16094 of 16,910 | #16021 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 186 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| city | Letohatchee | Lafayette |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •Calhoun High School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 88.7%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Calhoun High School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 182.
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 Calhoun High School better than Lafayette High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Calhoun High School and Lafayette High School?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Letohatchee and Lafayette in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun High School: 186. Lafayette High School: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun High School and Lafayette High School rank in Alabama?
Calhoun High School is 281st of 304 and Lafayette High School is 278th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).