Duplessis Primary School vs Dutchtown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duplessis Primary School
Gonzales · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Dutchtown Middle School
Geismar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Duplessis Primary School Gonzales, Louisiana | Dutchtown Middle School Geismar, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #131 of 697 | #17 of 218 |
| National rank | #5837 of 50,301 | #847 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | Gonzales | Geismar |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutchtown Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 78.5).
- •Dutchtown Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Dutchtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Dutchtown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 58.8%).
- •Duplessis Primary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Dutchtown Middle School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 539.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Duplessis Primary School better than Dutchtown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dutchtown Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 78.5 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 Duplessis Primary School and Dutchtown Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Gonzales and Geismar in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duplessis Primary School: 539. Dutchtown Middle School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duplessis Primary School and Dutchtown Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Duplessis Primary School is 131st of 697 and Dutchtown Middle School is 17th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).