Capitol High School vs Madison Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Madison Preparatory Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
621 students
| Measure | Capitol High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Madison Preparatory Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 246 | #163 of 246 |
| National rank | #11364 of 16,910 | #7190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 38.3).
- •Madison Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 92.2%).
- •Capitol High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 17.3).
- •Madison Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 621 students compared with 205.
- •Capitol High School is a public school while Madison Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Capitol High School better than Madison Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Preparatory Academy ranks higher (54.5 vs 38.3 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 Capitol High School and Madison Preparatory Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol High School: 205. Madison Preparatory Academy: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol High School and Madison Preparatory Academy rank in Louisiana?
Capitol High School is 223rd of 246 and Madison Preparatory Academy is 163rd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).