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Southside High School vs. Lafayette High School

Should you attend Southside High School or Lafayette High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Southside High School
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lafayette High School
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,891 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,862 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,891 students
1,862 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lafayette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southside High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafayette High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lafayette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#108 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
#142 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafayette High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in LA)
63%
(Top 10% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in LA)
90%
(Top 50% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lafayette High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southside High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lafayette High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
502
513
Grade 10 Students
511
505
Grade 11 Students
461
463
Grade 12 Students
417
381
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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