Lawtell Elementary School vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawtell Elementary School
Lawtell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
567 students
Northwest High School
Opelousas · Public high · Grades 9–12
575 students
| Measure | Lawtell Elementary School Lawtell, Louisiana | Northwest High School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 697 | #126 of 246 |
| National rank | #20067 of 50,301 | #5119 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 567 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Lawtell | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 57.3).
- •Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 86.2%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 567.
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 Lawtell Elementary School better than Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (62.7 vs 57.3 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 Lawtell Elementary School and Northwest High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Lawtell and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawtell Elementary School: 567. Northwest High School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawtell Elementary School and Northwest High School rank in Louisiana?
Lawtell Elementary School is 455th of 697 and Northwest High School is 126th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).