Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs Lakewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Destrehan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Luling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
501 students
| Measure | Harry M. Hurst Middle School Destrehan, Louisiana | Lakewood Elementary School Luling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 218 | #11 of 697 |
| National rank | #483 of 15,369 | #820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 685 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| city | Destrehan | Luling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 87.8).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 41.3%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 501.
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 Harry M. Hurst Middle School better than Lakewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 87.8 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 Harry M. Hurst Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Luling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School: 685. Lakewood Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Hurst Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 7th of 218 and Lakewood Elementary School is 11th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).