Acadian Middle School vs Northside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.8 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
Northside High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | Acadian Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Northside High School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 218 | #234 of 246 |
| National rank | #9902 of 15,369 | #12608 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 340 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acadian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 33.2).
- •Northside High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 87.5%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Northside High School is the larger school with 713 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 Northside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Acadian Middle School ranks higher (39.6 vs 33.2 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 Northside High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadian Middle School: 340. Northside High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadian Middle School and Northside High School rank in Louisiana?
Acadian Middle School is 196th of 218 and Northside High School is 234th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).