Carencro High School vs Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carencro High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Lafayette · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,177 students
| Measure | Carencro High School Lafayette, Louisiana | Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #198 of 246 | – |
| National rank | #9426 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 1,116 | 2,177 |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | 2,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Carencro High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 83.1%).
- •Carencro High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.5).
- •Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is the larger school with 2,177 students compared with 1,116.
- •Carencro High School is a public school while Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is a charter 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 Carencro High School better than Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carencro High School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carencro High School: 1,116. Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy: 2,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carencro High School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
Carencro High School is 198th of 246 and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is unranked among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).