Covington High School vs Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.4 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
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
Madisonville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
1,480 students
| Measure | Covington High School Covington, Louisiana | Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School Madisonville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 246 | #26 of 697 |
| National rank | #3957 of 16,910 | #2054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 1,600 | 1,480 |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 1,480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Covington | Madisonville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 67.4).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 70%).
- •Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 46.9%).
- •Covington High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Covington High School is the larger school with 1,600 students compared with 1,480.
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 Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 67.4 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 Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Covington and Madisonville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington High School: 1,600. Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington High School and Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Covington High School is 93rd of 246 and Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School is 26th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).