Collegiate Baton Rouge vs Melrose Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
530 students
Melrose Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
| Measure | Collegiate Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Melrose Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 246 | #477 of 697 |
| National rank | #10247 of 16,910 | #21461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 42.8).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Collegiate Baton Rouge does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Collegiate Baton Rouge is the larger school with 530 students compared with 227.
- •Collegiate Baton Rouge is a charter school while Melrose Elementary School is a public 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 Collegiate Baton Rouge better than Melrose Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 42.8 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 Collegiate Baton Rouge and Melrose Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collegiate Baton Rouge: 530. Melrose Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collegiate Baton Rouge and Melrose Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Collegiate Baton Rouge is 208th of 246 and Melrose Elementary School is 477th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).