Istrouma High School vs Prescott K-8 Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Istrouma High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 6–12
556 students
Prescott K-8 Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
426 students
| Measure | Istrouma High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Prescott K-8 Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 246 | #692 of 697 |
| National rank | #9186 of 16,910 | #44683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 556 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Istrouma High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 20.3).
- •Istrouma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 94.4%).
- •Istrouma High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.4).
- •Istrouma High School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 426.
- •Istrouma High School is a public school while Prescott K-8 Academy is a charter 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 Istrouma High School better than Prescott K-8 Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Istrouma High School ranks higher (47.0 vs 20.3 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 Istrouma High School and Prescott K-8 Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Istrouma High School: 556. Prescott K-8 Academy: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Istrouma High School and Prescott K-8 Academy rank in Louisiana?
Istrouma High School is 195th of 246 and Prescott K-8 Academy is 692nd of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).