Lafayette High School vs Zachary High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 99 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
Zachary High School
Zachary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,726 students
| Measure | Lafayette High School Lafayette, Louisiana | Zachary High School Zachary, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 246 | #45 of 246 |
| National rank | #3846 of 16,910 | #2425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,720 | 1,726 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 1,726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| city | Lafayette | Zachary |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zachary High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 67.9).
- •Zachary High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Zachary High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Lafayette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 56%).
- •Zachary High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 23.2).
- •Zachary High School is the larger school with 1,726 students compared with 1,720.
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 Zachary High School?
On the Success Index (US), Zachary High School ranks higher (73.7 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 Zachary High School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Zachary in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette High School: 1,720. Zachary High School: 1,726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette High School and Zachary High School rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette High School is 88th of 246 and Zachary High School is 45th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).