JS Clark Leadership Academy vs Opelousas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JS Clark Leadership Academy
Opelousas · Charter other · Grades K–12
434 students
Opelousas Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–6
132 students
| Measure | JS Clark Leadership Academy Opelousas, Louisiana | Opelousas Middle School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #164 of 218 |
| National rank | – | #6827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 434 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Opelousas | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JS Clark Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •JS Clark Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 90.2%).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.0).
- •JS Clark Leadership Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 132.
- •JS Clark Leadership Academy is a charter school while Opelousas Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 JS Clark Leadership Academy better than Opelousas 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 JS Clark Leadership Academy and Opelousas Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JS Clark Leadership Academy: 434. Opelousas Middle School: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JS Clark Leadership Academy and Opelousas Middle School rank in Louisiana?
JS Clark Leadership Academy is unranked and Opelousas Middle School is 164th of 218 among other schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).