J.F. Gauthier School vs N.P. Trist Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.F. Gauthier School
St. Bernard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
N.P. Trist Middle School
Meraux · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
| Measure | J.F. Gauthier School St. Bernard, Louisiana | N.P. Trist Middle School Meraux, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #258 of 697 | #88 of 218 |
| National rank | #10257 of 50,301 | #3222 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 70% |
| city | St. Bernard | Meraux |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.5 vs 70.6).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 76%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 67.2%).
- •J.F. Gauthier School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.7).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 500.
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 J.F. Gauthier School better than N.P. Trist Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are J.F. Gauthier School and N.P. Trist Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between St. Bernard and Meraux in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.F. Gauthier School: 500. N.P. Trist Middle School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.F. Gauthier School and N.P. Trist Middle School rank in Louisiana?
J.F. Gauthier School is 258th of 697 and N.P. Trist Middle School is 88th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).