Opelousas Junior High School vs Opelousas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 738 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opelousas Junior High School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
314 students
Opelousas Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–6
132 students
| Measure | Opelousas Junior High School Opelousas, Louisiana | Opelousas Middle School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 218 | #164 of 218 |
| National rank | #9819 of 15,369 | #6827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 314 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| city | Opelousas | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Opelousas Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 40.0).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 93%).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.5).
- •Opelousas Junior High School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 132.
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 Opelousas Junior High School better than Opelousas Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Opelousas Middle School ranks higher (53.8 vs 40.0 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 Opelousas Junior High School and Opelousas Middle School?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Opelousas and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Opelousas Junior High School: 314. Opelousas Middle School: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Opelousas Junior High School and Opelousas Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Opelousas Junior High School is 195th of 218 and Opelousas Middle School is 164th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).