Paulina Elementary School vs St. James High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paulina Elementary School
Paulina · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
657 students
St. James High School
Vacherie · Public high · Grades 7–12
593 students
| Measure | Paulina Elementary School Paulina, Louisiana | St. James High School Vacherie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 697 | #53 of 246 |
| National rank | #4074 of 50,301 | #2724 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 657 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Paulina | Vacherie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paulina Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 72.4).
- •Paulina Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •St. James High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Paulina Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 71.5%).
- •Paulina Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Paulina Elementary School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 593.
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 Paulina Elementary School better than St. James High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paulina Elementary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 72.4 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 Paulina Elementary School and St. James High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Paulina and Vacherie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paulina Elementary School: 657. St. James High School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paulina Elementary School and St. James High School rank in Louisiana?
Paulina Elementary School is 70th of 697 and St. James High School is 53rd of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).