Early College Academy vs Kentwood High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
257 students
Kentwood High Magnet School
Kentwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
259 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Lafayette, Louisiana | Kentwood High Magnet School Kentwood, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 246 | #184 of 246 |
| National rank | #1203 of 16,910 | #8333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 257 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 42.8 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| city | Lafayette | Kentwood |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 50.2).
- •Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Kentwood High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 42.8).
- •Kentwood High Magnet School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 257.
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 Early College Academy better than Kentwood High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Early College Academy ranks higher (80.4 vs 50.2 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 Early College Academy and Kentwood High Magnet School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Kentwood in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 257. Kentwood High Magnet School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and Kentwood High Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Early College Academy is 15th of 246 and Kentwood High Magnet School is 184th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).