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Lafayette High School vs. Suwannee Middle School

Should you attend Lafayette High School or Suwannee Middle 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.

School Overview

School
Lafayette High School
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Suwannee Middle School
1730 Walker Ave Sw
Live Oak, FL 32064
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 604 students in grades 6-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Suwannee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
604 students
947 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Suwannee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafayette High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Suwannee Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
49 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Suwannee Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
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 School District and the state of Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Suwannee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1277 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#2484 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafayette High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Suwannee Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in FL)
44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
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 School District and Florida 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 Suwannee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Suwannee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
40%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
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 School District and Florida 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 Suwannee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Suwannee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)
49%
(Top 50% in FL)
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 School District and Florida 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 Suwannee Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Suwannee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lafayette High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lafayette High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Suwannee Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
87
316
Grade 7 Students
81
341
Grade 8 Students
88
290
Grade 9 Students
99
-
Grade 10 Students
84
-
Grade 11 Students
88
-
Grade 12 Students
77
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
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 School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Suwannee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Suwannee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
26%
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 School District and in Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Suwannee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
16%
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 School District and in Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Suwannee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
52%
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 School District and in Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Suwannee School District and in Florida, 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%
4%
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 School District and in Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Suwannee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette School District and Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Suwannee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
68%
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 School District and Florida, 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 Suwannee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Suwannee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(17-18 School Year Data)
3%
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 School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Suwannee Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Suwannee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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