Carencro Middle School vs Sunset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carencro Middle School
Carencro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
585 students
Sunset Middle School
Sunset · Public middle · Grades 5–8
348 students
| Measure | Carencro Middle School Carencro, Louisiana | Sunset Middle School Sunset, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 218 | #153 of 218 |
| National rank | #7515 of 15,369 | #6040 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 585 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Carencro | Sunset |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 50.6).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Carencro Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 81.3%).
- •Carencro Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Carencro Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 348.
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 Middle School better than Sunset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Middle School ranks higher (57.4 vs 50.6 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 Carencro Middle School and Sunset Middle School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Carencro and Sunset in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carencro Middle School: 585. Sunset Middle School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carencro Middle School and Sunset Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Carencro Middle School is 171st of 218 and Sunset Middle School is 153rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).