J.H. Williams Middle School vs James A. Herod Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.H. Williams Middle School
Abbeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
James A. Herod Elementary School
Abbeville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
285 students
| Measure | J.H. Williams Middle School Abbeville, Louisiana | James A. Herod Elementary School Abbeville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 218 | #406 of 697 |
| National rank | #6289 of 15,369 | #17279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 374 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Abbeville | Abbeville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Herod Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 56.2).
- •James A. Herod Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •J.H. Williams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •J.H. Williams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 89.1%).
- •James A. Herod Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.4).
- •J.H. Williams Middle School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 285.
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.H. Williams Middle School better than James A. Herod Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Herod Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.2 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 J.H. Williams Middle School and James A. Herod Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Abbeville and Abbeville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.H. Williams Middle School: 374. James A. Herod Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.H. Williams Middle School and James A. Herod Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J.H. Williams Middle School is 156th of 218 and James A. Herod Elementary School is 406th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).