Donaldsonville High School vs Lowery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donaldsonville High School
Donaldsonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
396 students
Lowery Middle School
Donaldsonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Donaldsonville High School Donaldsonville, Louisiana | Lowery Middle School Donaldsonville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 246 | #172 of 218 |
| National rank | #7260 of 16,910 | #7550 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Donaldsonville | Donaldsonville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donaldsonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 50.5).
- •Donaldsonville High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Donaldsonville High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Donaldsonville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Lowery Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.0).
- •Donaldsonville High School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 277.
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 Donaldsonville High School better than Lowery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Donaldsonville High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 50.5 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 Donaldsonville High School and Lowery Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Donaldsonville and Donaldsonville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donaldsonville High School: 396. Lowery Middle School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donaldsonville High School and Lowery Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Donaldsonville High School is 165th of 246 and Lowery Middle School is 172nd of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).