Early College Academy vs Lafayette Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
257 students
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Lafayette, Louisiana | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 246 | #186 of 218 |
| National rank | #1203 of 16,910 | #8759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 42.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 41% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 44.8).
- •Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 41%).
- •Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 55%).
- •Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 42.8).
- •Lafayette Middle School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 257.
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 Early College Academy better than Lafayette Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Early College Academy ranks higher (80.4 vs 44.8 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 Early College Academy and Lafayette Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 257. Lafayette Middle School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and Lafayette Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Early College Academy is 15th of 246 and Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).