Baker High School vs Zachary High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker High School
Baker · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
Zachary High School
Zachary · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,726 students
| Measure | Baker High School Baker, Louisiana | Zachary High School Zachary, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 246 | #45 of 246 |
| National rank | #11333 of 16,910 | #2425 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,726 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 1,726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 85% |
| city | Baker | Zachary |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zachary High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 38.4).
- •Zachary High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •Zachary High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 47%).
- •Zachary High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 82.7%).
- •Zachary High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.5).
- •Zachary High School is the larger school with 1,726 students compared with 370.
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 Baker High School better than Zachary High School?
On the Success Index (US), Zachary High School ranks higher (73.7 vs 38.4 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 Baker High School and Zachary High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Baker and Zachary in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker High School: 370. Zachary High School: 1,726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker High School and Zachary High School rank in Louisiana?
Baker High School is 222nd of 246 and Zachary High School is 45th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).