Bayou Blue Middle School vs Westside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou Blue Middle School
Houma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Westside Junior High School
Walker · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Bayou Blue Middle School Houma, Louisiana | Westside Junior High School Walker, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #78 of 218 | #70 of 218 |
| National rank | #2923 of 15,369 | #2737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| city | Houma | Walker |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 72.0).
- •Westside Junior High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Westside Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Bayou Blue Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 75.3%).
- •Westside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Westside Junior High School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Bayou Blue Middle School better than Westside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Junior High School ranks higher (73.0 vs 72.0 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 Bayou Blue Middle School and Westside Junior High School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Houma and Walker in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou Blue Middle School: 396. Westside Junior High School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou Blue Middle School and Westside Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Bayou Blue Middle School is 78th of 218 and Westside Junior High School is 70th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).