Creswell Middle School vs Port Barre Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creswell Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–6
162 students
Port Barre Middle School
Port Barre · Public middle · Grades 5–8
286 students
| Measure | Creswell Middle School Opelousas, Louisiana | Port Barre Middle School Port Barre, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #197 of 218 | #112 of 218 |
| National rank | #9940 of 15,369 | #3741 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 162 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Opelousas | Port Barre |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Barre Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 39.4).
- •Port Barre Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 88.3%).
- •Creswell Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.3).
- •Port Barre Middle School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 162.
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 Creswell Middle School better than Port Barre Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Barre Middle School ranks higher (68.2 vs 39.4 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 Creswell Middle School and Port Barre Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Port Barre in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creswell Middle School: 162. Port Barre Middle School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creswell Middle School and Port Barre Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Creswell Middle School is 197th of 218 and Port Barre Middle School is 112th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).