Baton Rouge Magnet High School vs McKinley Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,593 students
McKinley Middle Magnet School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Baton Rouge Magnet High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | McKinley Middle Magnet School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 246 | #43 of 218 |
| National rank | #776 of 16,910 | #1805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,593 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 1,593 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 99.5% | 88% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baton Rouge Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 78.1).
- •Baton Rouge Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 88%).
- •Baton Rouge Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 98%).
- •Baton Rouge Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 63.7%).
- •McKinley Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.7).
- •Baton Rouge Magnet High School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 633.
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 Baton Rouge Magnet High School better than McKinley Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Baton Rouge Magnet High School ranks higher (83.8 vs 78.1 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 Baton Rouge Magnet High School and McKinley Middle Magnet School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School: 1,593. McKinley Middle Magnet School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baton Rouge Magnet High School and McKinley Middle Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Baton Rouge Magnet High School is 8th of 246 and McKinley Middle Magnet School is 43rd of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).