Judice Middle School vs Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Judice Middle School
Duson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
Prairie Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Judice Middle School Duson, Louisiana | Prairie Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 218 | #197 of 697 |
| National rank | #5949 of 15,369 | #8094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| city | Duson | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 57.8).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 60%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 61.1%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.6).
- •Prairie Elementary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 442.
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 Judice Middle School better than Prairie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 57.8 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 Judice Middle School and Prairie Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Duson and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Judice Middle School: 442. Prairie Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Judice Middle School and Prairie Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Judice Middle School is 152nd of 218 and Prairie Elementary School is 197th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).