Lafayette High School vs S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 587 m 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
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Lafayette High School Lafayette, Louisiana | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 246 | #546 of 697 |
| National rank | #3846 of 16,910 | #26193 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% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 48.5).
- •Lafayette High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 75.6%).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 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 S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 48.5 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 S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
About 587 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High School: 1,720. S.J. Montgomery Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette High School is 88th of 246 and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is 546th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).