Alexandria Middle Magnet School vs L.S. Rugg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Alexandria Middle Magnet School Alexandria, Louisiana | L.S. Rugg Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 218 | #641 of 697 |
| National rank | #7660 of 15,369 | #34316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 469 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexandria Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 36.5).
- •Alexandria Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Alexandria Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Alexandria Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98%).
- •L.S. Rugg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Alexandria Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 356.
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 Alexandria Middle Magnet School better than L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexandria Middle Magnet School ranks higher (49.9 vs 36.5 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 Alexandria Middle Magnet School and L.S. Rugg Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexandria Middle Magnet School: 469. L.S. Rugg Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexandria Middle Magnet School and L.S. Rugg Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Alexandria Middle Magnet School is 173rd of 218 and L.S. Rugg Elementary School is 641st of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).