BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City vs Tara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Tara High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Tara High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 697 | #210 of 246 |
| National rank | #41119 of 50,301 | #10323 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 423.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tara High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 25.9).
- •BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 69.2%).
- •Tara High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 423.0).
- •Tara High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 423.
- •BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is a charter school while Tara 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 BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City better than Tara High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tara High School ranks higher (42.6 vs 25.9 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 BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City and Tara High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City: 423. Tara High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City and Tara High School rank in Louisiana?
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City is 683rd of 697 and Tara High School is 210th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).