N.P. Trist Middle School vs W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.1 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
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Violet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | N.P. Trist Middle School Meraux, Louisiana | W. Smith Jr. Elementary School Violet, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 218 | #341 of 697 |
| National rank | #3222 of 15,369 | #14361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 767 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Meraux | Violet |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.P. Trist Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 65.7).
- •W. Smith Jr. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 88.9%).
- •W. Smith Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 16.7).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 333.
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 W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), N.P. Trist Middle School ranks higher (70.6 vs 65.7 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 W. Smith Jr. Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Meraux and Violet in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
N.P. Trist Middle School: 767. W. Smith Jr. Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do N.P. Trist Middle School and W. Smith Jr. Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
N.P. Trist Middle School is 88th of 218 and W. Smith Jr. Elementary School is 341st of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).