Early College Academy vs Varnado High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 226 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
Varnado High School
Varnado · Public high · Grades 6–12
256 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Lafayette, Louisiana | Varnado High School Varnado, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 246 | #211 of 246 |
| National rank | #1203 of 16,910 | #10400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 257 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 42.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 32% |
| city | Lafayette | Varnado |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 42.3).
- •Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 82%).
- •Varnado High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 42.8).
- •Early College Academy is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 Varnado High School?
On the Success Index (US), Early College Academy ranks higher (80.4 vs 42.3 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 Early College Academy and Varnado High School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Varnado in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 257. Varnado High School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and Varnado High School rank in Louisiana?
Early College Academy is 15th of 246 and Varnado High School is 211th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).