Jewel M. Sumner Middle School vs O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.3 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
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy
Kentwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
314 students
| Measure | Jewel M. Sumner Middle School Kentwood, Louisiana | O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy Kentwood, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 218 | #527 of 697 |
| National rank | #6389 of 15,369 | #24769 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 306 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.5 |
| 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 50.6).
- •O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy 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 95.5%).
- •O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is the larger school with 314 students compared with 306.
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 O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jewel M. Sumner Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 50.6 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 O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Kentwood and Kentwood in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School: 306. O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jewel M. Sumner Middle School and O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy rank in Louisiana?
Jewel M. Sumner Middle School is 158th of 218 and O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy is 527th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).