Excel Center - Lafayette vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Lafayette · Charter high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Jefferson High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,042 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana | Jefferson High School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 387 | #312 of 387 |
| National rank | #15210 of 16,910 | #11477 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 2,042 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 2,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 20.3).
- •Excel Center - Lafayette does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24.5%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 62%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 24.4).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 2,042 students compared with 366.
- •Excel Center - Lafayette is a charter school while Jefferson High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excel Center - Lafayette better than Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High School ranks higher (37.9 vs 20.3 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 Excel Center - Lafayette and Jefferson High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Lafayette: 366. Jefferson High School: 2,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Lafayette and Jefferson High School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Lafayette is 374th of 387 and Jefferson High School is 312th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).