Houma Junior High School vs Live Oak Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 110 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houma Junior High School
Houma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
673 students
Live Oak Middle School
Watson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
672 students
| Measure | Houma Junior High School Houma, Louisiana | Live Oak Middle School Watson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #131 of 218 | #101 of 218 |
| National rank | #4862 of 15,369 | #3512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 673 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 76% |
| city | Houma | Watson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 62.8).
- •Live Oak Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Live Oak Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 73%).
- •Live Oak Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 71.2%).
- •Houma Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.2).
- •Houma Junior High School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 672.
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 Houma Junior High School better than Live Oak Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Middle School ranks higher (69.2 vs 62.8 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 Houma Junior High School and Live Oak Middle School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Houma and Watson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houma Junior High School: 673. Live Oak Middle School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houma Junior High School and Live Oak Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Houma Junior High School is 131st of 218 and Live Oak Middle School is 101st of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).