Lafayette Middle School vs Scott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.2 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
Scott Middle School
Scott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
| Measure | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Scott Middle School Scott, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 218 | #161 of 218 |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,369 | #6573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 351 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 60% |
| city | Lafayette | Scott |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 44.8).
- •Scott Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Scott Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Scott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 83.8%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.7).
- •Scott Middle School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 351.
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 Scott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Middle School ranks higher (55.0 vs 44.8 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 Lafayette Middle School and Scott Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Scott in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Middle School: 351. Scott Middle School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Middle School and Scott Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 and Scott Middle School is 161st of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).