Lafayette Middle School vs Martin Luther King Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
350 students
| Measure | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Martin Luther King Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 218 | #190 of 218 |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,369 | #9088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 351 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Lafayette | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 43.4).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 92%).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.3).
- •Lafayette Middle School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 350.
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 Middle School better than Martin Luther King Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Middle School ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.4 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 Middle School and Martin Luther King Junior High School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Middle School: 351. Martin Luther King Junior High School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Middle School and Martin Luther King Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 and Martin Luther King Junior High School is 190th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).