Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School vs Northwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
Zachary · Public middle · Grades 5–6
837 students
Northwestern Middle School
Zachary · Public middle · Grades 7–8
841 students
| Measure | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School Zachary, Louisiana | Northwestern Middle School Zachary, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 218 | #41 of 218 |
| National rank | #2052 of 15,369 | #1670 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 837 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Zachary | Zachary |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 76.7).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.6).
- •Northwestern Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 837.
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 Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School better than Northwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Middle School ranks higher (78.8 vs 76.7 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 Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School and Northwestern Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Zachary and Zachary in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School: 837. Northwestern Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School and Northwestern Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is 51st of 218 and Northwestern Middle School is 41st of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).