Opelousas Junior High School vs Paul Breaux Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 35 km 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
Paul Breaux Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Opelousas Junior High School Opelousas, Louisiana | Paul Breaux Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 218 | #177 of 218 |
| National rank | #9819 of 15,369 | #7835 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 314 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 53% |
| city | Opelousas | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Breaux Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 40.0).
- •Paul Breaux Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Paul Breaux Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Paul Breaux Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93%).
- •Opelousas Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.0).
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 Paul Breaux Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Breaux Middle School ranks higher (49.1 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 Paul Breaux Middle School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Opelousas Junior High School: 314. Paul Breaux Middle School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Opelousas Junior High School and Paul Breaux Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Opelousas Junior High School is 195th of 218 and Paul Breaux Middle School is 177th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).