Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School vs Merrydale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 131 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School
Abbeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
243 students
Merrydale Elementary School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School Abbeville, Louisiana | Merrydale Elementary School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 697 | #583 of 697 |
| National rank | #2892 of 50,301 | #29083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 243 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| city | Abbeville | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 44.3).
- •Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 93.8%).
- •Merrydale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
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 Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School better than Merrydale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School ranks higher (84.0 vs 44.3 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 Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School and Merrydale Elementary School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Abbeville and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School: 243. Merrydale Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School and Merrydale Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Forked Island/E. Broussard Elem School is 44th of 697 and Merrydale Elementary School is 583rd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).