Ferriday High School vs Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferriday High School
Ferriday · Public high · Grades 8–12
289 students
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Opelousas · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students
| Measure | Ferriday High School Ferriday, Louisiana | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 246 | #26 of 246 |
| National rank | #10789 of 16,910 | #1685 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 289 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| city | Ferriday | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 40.7).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on math proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 95.5%).
- •Ferriday High School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.7).
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 Ferriday High School better than Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts ranks higher (77.3 vs 40.7 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 Ferriday High School and Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Ferriday and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferriday High School: 289. Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferriday High School and Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts rank in Louisiana?
Ferriday High School is 217th of 246 and Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is 26th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).