Luling Elementary School vs R.K. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Luling Elementary School
Luling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
R.K. Smith Middle School
Luling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
| Measure | Luling Elementary School Luling, Louisiana | R.K. Smith Middle School Luling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 697 | #73 of 218 |
| National rank | #9656 of 50,301 | #2842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | Luling | Luling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.4 vs 72.5).
- •Luling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •R.K. Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Luling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 68%).
- •R.K. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.1).
- •Luling Elementary School is the larger school with 653 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 Luling Elementary School better than R.K. Smith Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Luling Elementary School and R.K. Smith Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Luling and Luling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Luling Elementary School: 653. R.K. Smith Middle School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Luling Elementary School and R.K. Smith Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Luling Elementary School is 235th of 697 and R.K. Smith Middle School is 73rd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).