Patterson Junior High School vs S. P. Arnett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson Junior High School
Patterson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
374 students
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Westlake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
| Measure | Patterson Junior High School Patterson, Louisiana | S. P. Arnett Middle School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #143 of 218 | #31 of 218 |
| National rank | #5396 of 15,369 | #1421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Patterson | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 60.4).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 66%).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 75.9%).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
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 Patterson Junior High School better than S. P. Arnett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), S. P. Arnett Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 60.4 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 Patterson Junior High School and S. P. Arnett Middle School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson Junior High School: 374. S. P. Arnett Middle School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson Junior High School and S. P. Arnett Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Patterson Junior High School is 143rd of 218 and S. P. Arnett Middle School is 31st of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).