Bayou Lacombe Middle vs Port Allen Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou Lacombe Middle
Lacombe · Public middle · Grades 4–6
209 students
Port Allen Middle School
Port Allen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
| Measure | Bayou Lacombe Middle Lacombe, Louisiana | Port Allen Middle School Port Allen, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 218 | #144 of 218 |
| National rank | #2419 of 15,369 | #5440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 209 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 209 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Lacombe | Port Allen |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayou Lacombe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 60.2).
- •Bayou Lacombe Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Bayou Lacombe Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Bayou Lacombe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 96.6%).
- •Port Allen Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.0).
- •Bayou Lacombe Middle is the larger school with 209 students compared with 204.
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 Lacombe Middle better than Port Allen Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayou Lacombe Middle ranks higher (74.6 vs 60.2 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 Bayou Lacombe Middle and Port Allen Middle School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Lacombe and Port Allen in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou Lacombe Middle: 209. Port Allen Middle School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou Lacombe Middle and Port Allen Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Bayou Lacombe Middle is 59th of 218 and Port Allen Middle School is 144th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).