Lakewood Elementary School vs R.K. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
Luling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
501 students
R.K. Smith Middle School
Luling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Luling, Louisiana | R.K. Smith Middle School Luling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 697 | #73 of 218 |
| National rank | #820 of 50,301 | #2842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 56% |
| city | Luling | Luling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 72.5).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 56%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 68%).
- •R.K. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.4).
- •Lakewood Elementary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 303.
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 Lakewood Elementary School better than R.K. Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 72.5 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 Lakewood Elementary School and R.K. Smith Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Luling and Luling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 501. R.K. Smith Middle School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and R.K. Smith Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Lakewood Elementary School is 11th of 697 and R.K. Smith Middle School is 73rd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).