Acadian Elementary vs Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadian Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
| Measure | Acadian Elementary Alexandria, Louisiana | Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 697 | #184 of 218 |
| National rank | #36707 of 50,301 | #8468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 32.8).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 270.
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 Acadian Elementary better than Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.8 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 Acadian Elementary and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadian Elementary: 270. Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadian Elementary and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Acadian Elementary is 662nd of 697 and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is 184th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).