Hammond Eastside Magnet vs Ponchatoula High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,340 students
Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,067 students
| Measure | Hammond Eastside Magnet Hammond, Louisiana | Ponchatoula High School Ponchatoula, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 697 | #136 of 246 |
| National rank | #17132 of 50,301 | #5568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,340 | 2,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,340 | 2,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Hammond | Ponchatoula |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.5 vs 61.0).
- •Ponchatoula High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Ponchatoula High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Ponchatoula High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Hammond Eastside Magnet does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.1).
- •Ponchatoula High School is the larger school with 2,067 students compared with 1,340.
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 Hammond Eastside Magnet better than Ponchatoula High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hammond Eastside Magnet and Ponchatoula High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Ponchatoula in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Eastside Magnet: 1,340. Ponchatoula High School: 2,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Eastside Magnet and Ponchatoula High School rank in Louisiana?
Hammond Eastside Magnet is 400th of 697 and Ponchatoula High School is 136th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).