Excel Center - Lafayette vs West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 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
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
West Lafayette · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,116 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana | West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School West Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #374 of 387 | #7 of 387 |
| National rank | #15210 of 16,910 | #1153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 366 | 1,116 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 68% |
| city | Lafayette | West Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 20.3).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24.5%).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 24.5%).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 62%).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 24.4).
- •West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 366.
- •Excel Center - Lafayette is a charter school while West Lafayette Jr/Sr 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 West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (80.8 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 West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and West Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Lafayette: 366. West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School: 1,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Lafayette and West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Lafayette is 374th of 387 and West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is 7th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).