Hammond High Magnet School vs Ponchatoula High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond High Magnet School
Hammond · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,606 students
Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,067 students
| Measure | Hammond High Magnet School Hammond, Louisiana | Ponchatoula High School Ponchatoula, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 246 | #136 of 246 |
| National rank | #8944 of 16,910 | #5568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,606 | 2,067 |
| Enrollment | 1,606 | 2,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| city | Hammond | Ponchatoula |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponchatoula High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 47.9).
- •Ponchatoula High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Ponchatoula High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Ponchatoula High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 68.3%).
- •Hammond High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Ponchatoula High School is the larger school with 2,067 students compared with 1,606.
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 High Magnet School better than Ponchatoula High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponchatoula High School ranks higher (61.0 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 Hammond High Magnet School and Ponchatoula High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Ponchatoula in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond High Magnet School: 1,606. Ponchatoula High School: 2,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond High Magnet School and Ponchatoula High School rank in Louisiana?
Hammond High Magnet School is 192nd of 246 and Ponchatoula High School is 136th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).