Helix Legal Academy vs McKinley Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helix Legal Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
127 students
McKinley Middle Magnet School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | Helix Legal Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana | McKinley Middle Magnet School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #199 of 218 | #43 of 218 |
| National rank | #10233 of 15,369 | #1805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 127 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 98% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 38.2).
- •McKinley Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 86.6%).
- •Helix Legal Academy does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 14.1).
- •McKinley Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 127.
- •Helix Legal Academy is a charter school while McKinley Middle Magnet School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Helix Legal Academy better than McKinley Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Middle Magnet School ranks higher (78.1 vs 38.2 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 Helix Legal Academy and McKinley Middle Magnet School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix Legal Academy: 127. McKinley Middle Magnet School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix Legal Academy and McKinley Middle Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Helix Legal Academy is 199th of 218 and McKinley Middle Magnet School is 43rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).