Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School vs Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Alexandria, Louisiana | Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #184 of 218 | #39 of 697 |
| National rank | #8468 of 15,369 | #2691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 99.5% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Magnet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 46.2).
- •Phoenix Magnet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 39%).
- •Phoenix Magnet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 55%).
- •Phoenix Magnet Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 314.
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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School better than Phoenix Magnet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Phoenix Magnet Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 46.2 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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School and Phoenix Magnet Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School: 362. Phoenix Magnet Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School and Phoenix Magnet Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is 184th of 218 and Phoenix Magnet Elementary School is 39th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).