Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs R.K. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 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
R.K. Smith Middle School
Luling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
| Measure | Harry M. Hurst Middle School Destrehan, Louisiana | R.K. Smith Middle School Luling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 218 | #73 of 218 |
| National rank | #483 of 15,369 | #2842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 685 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 56% |
| city | Destrehan | Luling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 72.5).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 56%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 68%).
- •R.K. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.0).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 303.
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 R.K. Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 72.5 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 R.K. Smith Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Luling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School: 685. R.K. Smith Middle School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Hurst Middle School and R.K. Smith Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 7th of 218 and R.K. Smith Middle School is 73rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).