Jennings Elementary School vs Mermentau Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jennings Elementary School
Jennings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
976 students
Mermentau Elementary School
Mermentau · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
142 students
| Measure | Jennings Elementary School Jennings, Louisiana | Mermentau Elementary School Mermentau, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 697 | #138 of 697 |
| National rank | #17068 of 50,301 | #6146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 976 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| city | Jennings | Mermentau |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mermentau Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 61.6).
- •Mermentau Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Mermentau Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Mermentau Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Mermentau Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Jennings Elementary School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 142.
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 Jennings Elementary School better than Mermentau Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mermentau Elementary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 61.6 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 Jennings Elementary School and Mermentau Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Jennings and Mermentau in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jennings Elementary School: 976. Mermentau Elementary School: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jennings Elementary School and Mermentau Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Jennings Elementary School is 396th of 697 and Mermentau Elementary School is 138th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).