Independence Leadership Academy vs Loranger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Leadership Academy
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
548 students
Loranger Middle School
Loranger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
590 students
| Measure | Independence Leadership Academy Independence, Louisiana | Loranger Middle School Loranger, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #564 of 697 | #148 of 218 |
| National rank | #27547 of 50,301 | #5704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 548 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Independence | Loranger |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loranger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 46.5).
- •Loranger Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Loranger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Loranger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 87.8%).
- •Independence Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Loranger Middle School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 548.
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 Independence Leadership Academy better than Loranger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Loranger Middle School ranks higher (59.0 vs 46.5 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 Independence Leadership Academy and Loranger Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Loranger in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Leadership Academy: 548. Loranger Middle School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Leadership Academy and Loranger Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Independence Leadership Academy is 564th of 697 and Loranger Middle School is 148th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).