Jewel M. Sumner High School vs Kentwood High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jewel M. Sumner High School
Kentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
428 students
Kentwood High Magnet School
Kentwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
259 students
| Measure | Jewel M. Sumner High School Kentwood, Louisiana | Kentwood High Magnet School Kentwood, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 246 | #184 of 246 |
| National rank | #7831 of 16,910 | #8333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 428 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Kentwood | Kentwood |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jewel M. Sumner High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 50.2).
- •Jewel M. Sumner High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Jewel M. Sumner High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Jewel M. Sumner High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 92.3%).
- •Kentwood High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.9).
- •Jewel M. Sumner High School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 259.
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 Jewel M. Sumner High School better than Kentwood High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks higher (52.1 vs 50.2 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 Jewel M. Sumner High School and Kentwood High Magnet School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Kentwood and Kentwood in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jewel M. Sumner High School: 428. Kentwood High Magnet School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jewel M. Sumner High School and Kentwood High Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Jewel M. Sumner High School is 174th of 246 and Kentwood High Magnet School is 184th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).