Lafayette High School vs Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
Prairie Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Lafayette High School Lafayette, Louisiana | Prairie Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 246 | #197 of 697 |
| National rank | #3846 of 16,910 | #8094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,720 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 67.9).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 57.9%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.2).
- •Lafayette High School is the larger school with 1,720 students compared with 663.
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 Lafayette High School better than Prairie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 67.9 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 Lafayette High School and Prairie Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High School: 1,720. Prairie Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High School and Prairie Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette High School is 88th of 246 and Prairie Elementary School is 197th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).