Acadian Middle School vs Carencro Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadian Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
Carencro Middle School
Carencro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
585 students
| Measure | Acadian Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Carencro Middle School Carencro, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 218 | #171 of 218 |
| National rank | #9902 of 15,369 | #7515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 340 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| city | Lafayette | Carencro |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carencro Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 39.6).
- •Carencro Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Carencro Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 77.6%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Carencro Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 340.
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 Middle School better than Carencro Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carencro Middle School ranks higher (50.6 vs 39.6 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 Middle School and Carencro Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Carencro in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadian Middle School: 340. Carencro Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadian Middle School and Carencro Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Acadian Middle School is 196th of 218 and Carencro Middle School is 171st of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).