Caldwell Middle School vs W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Middle School
Schriever · Public middle · Grades 4–6
341 students
W.S. Lafargue Elementary School
Thibodaux · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
457 students
| Measure | Caldwell Middle School Schriever, Louisiana | W.S. Lafargue Elementary School Thibodaux, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 218 | #444 of 697 |
| National rank | #3562 of 15,369 | #19622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 341 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| city | Schriever | Thibodaux |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 58.0).
- •Caldwell Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Caldwell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •W.S. Lafargue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 83%).
- •Caldwell Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 341.
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 Caldwell Middle School better than W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 58.0 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 Caldwell Middle School and W.S. Lafargue Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Schriever and Thibodaux in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Middle School: 341. W.S. Lafargue Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Middle School and W.S. Lafargue Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Caldwell Middle School is 105th of 218 and W.S. Lafargue Elementary School is 444th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).