J. Wallace James Elementary School vs Lafayette Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Scott · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
957 students
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
| Measure | J. Wallace James Elementary School Scott, Louisiana | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 697 | #186 of 218 |
| National rank | #10130 of 50,301 | #8759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 957 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 957 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 41% |
| city | Scott | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 44.8).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 41%).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 55%).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 83.8%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.4).
- •J. Wallace James Elementary School is the larger school with 957 students compared with 351.
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. Wallace James Elementary School better than Lafayette Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 44.8 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 J. Wallace James Elementary School and Lafayette Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Scott and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Wallace James Elementary School: 957. Lafayette Middle School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Wallace James Elementary School and Lafayette Middle School rank in Louisiana?
J. Wallace James Elementary School is 251st of 697 and Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).