Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School vs Lafayette Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
247 students
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
| Measure | Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 697 | #186 of 218 |
| National rank | #30807 of 50,301 | #8759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 247 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 41.7).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 93.1%).
- •Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.3).
- •Lafayette Middle School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 247.
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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School better than Lafayette Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 41.7 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 Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School and Lafayette Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School: 247. Lafayette Middle School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School and Lafayette Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School is 603rd of 697 and Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).