Belaire High School vs Park Forest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belaire High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
694 students
Park Forest Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
445 students
| Measure | Belaire High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Park Forest Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 246 | #203 of 218 |
| National rank | #9849 of 16,910 | #10637 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 694 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belaire High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 36.1).
- •Belaire High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Belaire High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Belaire High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Park Forest Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.1).
- •Belaire High School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 445.
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 Belaire High School better than Park Forest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belaire High School ranks higher (44.3 vs 36.1 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 Belaire High School and Park Forest Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belaire High School: 694. Park Forest Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belaire High School and Park Forest Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Belaire High School is 205th of 246 and Park Forest Middle School is 203rd of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).