Basile High School vs Jewel M. Sumner High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basile High School
Basile · Public high · Grades 5–12
432 students
Jewel M. Sumner High School
Kentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
428 students
| Measure | Basile High School Basile, Louisiana | Jewel M. Sumner High School Kentwood, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 246 | #174 of 246 |
| National rank | #3308 of 16,910 | #7831 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| city | Basile | Kentwood |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basile High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 52.1).
- •Basile High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Basile High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Basile High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 69.9%).
- •Basile High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Basile High School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 428.
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 Basile High School better than Jewel M. Sumner High School?
On the Success Index (US), Basile High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 52.1 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 Basile High School and Jewel M. Sumner High School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Basile and Kentwood in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basile High School: 432. Jewel M. Sumner High School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basile High School and Jewel M. Sumner High School rank in Louisiana?
Basile High School is 74th of 246 and Jewel M. Sumner High School is 174th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).