Dozier Elementary School vs James A. Herod Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dozier Elementary School
Erath · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
James A. Herod Elementary School
Abbeville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
285 students
| Measure | Dozier Elementary School Erath, Louisiana | James A. Herod Elementary School Abbeville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 697 | #406 of 697 |
| National rank | #5119 of 50,301 | #17279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 556 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 56% |
| city | Erath | Abbeville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dozier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 61.3).
- •Dozier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •Dozier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 67%).
- •Dozier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 89.1%).
- •James A. Herod Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.4).
- •Dozier Elementary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 285.
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 Dozier Elementary School better than James A. Herod Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dozier Elementary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 61.3 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 Dozier Elementary School and James A. Herod Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Erath and Abbeville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dozier Elementary School: 556. James A. Herod Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dozier Elementary School and James A. Herod Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Dozier Elementary School is 105th of 697 and James A. Herod Elementary School is 406th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).