Covington High School vs Hammond High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 24 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,600 students
Hammond High Magnet School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,606 students
| Measure | Covington High School Covington, Louisiana | Hammond High Magnet School Hammond, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 246 | #192 of 246 |
| National rank | #3957 of 16,910 | #8944 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,600 | 1,606 |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 1,606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Covington | Hammond |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Covington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 47.9).
- •Covington High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Covington High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Covington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 68.3%).
- •Covington High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Hammond High Magnet School is the larger school with 1,606 students compared with 1,600.
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 Covington High School better than Hammond High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Covington High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 47.9 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 Covington High School and Hammond High Magnet School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Covington and Hammond in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington High School: 1,600. Hammond High Magnet School: 1,606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington High School and Hammond High Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Covington High School is 93rd of 246 and Hammond High Magnet School is 192nd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).