Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School vs Prairieville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 44 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
Prairieville Middle School
Prairieville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School Zachary, Louisiana | Prairieville Middle School Prairieville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #51 of 218 | #12 of 218 |
| National rank | #2052 of 15,369 | #674 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 837 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 91% |
| city | Zachary | Prairieville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 76.7).
- •Prairieville Middle School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Prairieville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 83%).
- •Prairieville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 65.7%).
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 835.
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 Prairieville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairieville Middle School ranks higher (85.7 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 Prairieville Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Zachary and Prairieville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School: 837. Prairieville Middle School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School and Prairieville Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is 51st of 218 and Prairieville Middle School is 12th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).