Jewel M. Sumner Middle School vs Kentwood High Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School
Kentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
Kentwood High Magnet School
Kentwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
259 students
| Measure | Jewel M. Sumner Middle School Kentwood, Louisiana | Kentwood High Magnet School Kentwood, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 218 | #184 of 246 |
| National rank | #6389 of 15,369 | #8333 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 306 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Kentwood | Kentwood |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jewel M. Sumner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 50.2).
- •Kentwood High Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Jewel M. Sumner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Jewel M. Sumner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Kentwood High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.3).
- •Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is the larger school with 306 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 Middle School better than Kentwood High Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Jewel M. Sumner Middle School ranks higher (55.8 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 Middle School and Kentwood High Magnet School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Kentwood and Kentwood in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School: 306. Kentwood High Magnet School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jewel M. Sumner Middle School and Kentwood High Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is 158th of 218 and Kentwood High Magnet School is 184th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).