Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School vs South Lafourche High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School
Golden Meadow · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
155 students
South Lafourche High School
Cutoff · Public high · Grades 9–12
990 students
| Measure | Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School Golden Meadow, Louisiana | South Lafourche High School Cutoff, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #648 of 697 | #82 of 246 |
| National rank | #35145 of 50,301 | #3591 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 155 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 86% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Golden Meadow | Cutoff |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lafourche High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 35.2).
- •South Lafourche High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 74.8%).
- •Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •South Lafourche High School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 155.
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 Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School better than South Lafourche High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Lafourche High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 35.2 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 Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School and South Lafourche High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Golden Meadow and Cutoff in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School: 155. South Lafourche High School: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School and South Lafourche High School rank in Louisiana?
Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School is 648th of 697 and South Lafourche High School is 82nd of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).