N.P. Trist Middle School vs St. Bernard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
N.P. Trist Middle School
Meraux · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
St. Bernard Middle School
St. Bernard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
| Measure | N.P. Trist Middle School Meraux, Louisiana | St. Bernard Middle School St. Bernard, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 218 | #111 of 218 |
| National rank | #3222 of 15,369 | #3650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 767 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | Meraux | St. Bernard |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.P. Trist Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 68.6).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 70.2%).
- •St. Bernard Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 319.
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 N.P. Trist Middle School better than St. Bernard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), N.P. Trist Middle School ranks higher (70.6 vs 68.6 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 N.P. Trist Middle School and St. Bernard Middle School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Meraux and St. Bernard in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
N.P. Trist Middle School: 767. St. Bernard Middle School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do N.P. Trist Middle School and St. Bernard Middle School rank in Louisiana?
N.P. Trist Middle School is 88th of 218 and St. Bernard Middle School is 111th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).