La Fayette Junior-Senior High School vs Meachem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 7–12
298 students
Meachem Elementary School
Syracuse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | La Fayette Junior-Senior High School Lafayette, New York | Meachem Elementary School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 1,079 | #2353 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4460 of 16,910 | #43915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 298 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Lafayette | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 21.5).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 78.1%).
- •La Fayette Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 11.8).
- •Meachem Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 298.
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 La Fayette Junior-Senior High School better than Meachem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Fayette Junior-Senior High School ranks higher (65.3 vs 21.5 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 La Fayette Junior-Senior High School and Meachem Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School: 298. Meachem Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette Junior-Senior High School and Meachem Elementary School rank in New York?
La Fayette Junior-Senior High School is 833rd of 1,079 and Meachem Elementary School is 2353rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).