Central Middle School vs Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Gonzales · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
Lake Elementary School
St. Amant · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Gonzales, Louisiana | Lake Elementary School St. Amant, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #35 of 218 | #35 of 697 |
| National rank | #1467 of 15,369 | #2569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 512 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 86% |
| city | Gonzales | St. Amant |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 80.1).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.7).
- •Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 512.
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 Central Middle School better than Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 80.1 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 Central Middle School and Lake Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and St. Amant in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 512. Lake Elementary School: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Lake Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Central Middle School is 35th of 218 and Lake Elementary School is 35th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).