Bolton Academy vs Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton Academy
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 6–12
372 students
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
| Measure | Bolton Academy Alexandria, Louisiana | Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 246 | #405 of 697 |
| National rank | #4029 of 16,910 | #17276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 61.3).
- •Horseshoe Drive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Bolton Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Bolton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 95.9%).
- •Horseshoe Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.3).
- •Bolton Academy is the larger school with 372 students compared with 243.
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 Bolton Academy better than Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bolton Academy ranks higher (67.1 vs 61.3 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 Bolton Academy and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolton Academy: 372. Horseshoe Drive Elementary School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolton Academy and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Bolton Academy is 97th of 246 and Horseshoe Drive Elementary School is 405th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).