N.S.U. Elementary Lab School vs Natchitoches Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School
Natchitoches · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,188 students
| Measure | N.S.U. Elementary Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana | Natchitoches Central High School Natchitoches, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 697 | #127 of 246 |
| National rank | #3184 of 50,301 | #5180 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 1,188 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 1,188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 76% |
| city | Natchitoches | Natchitoches |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 62.4).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 76%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •N.S.U. Elementary Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 90.7%).
- •Natchitoches Central High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
- •Natchitoches Central High School is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 290.
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.S.U. Elementary Lab School better than Natchitoches Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), N.S.U. Elementary Lab School ranks higher (83.4 vs 62.4 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.S.U. Elementary Lab School and Natchitoches Central High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Natchitoches and Natchitoches in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School: 290. Natchitoches Central High School: 1,188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do N.S.U. Elementary Lab School and Natchitoches Central High School rank in Louisiana?
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School is 51st of 697 and Natchitoches Central High School is 127th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).