KIPP Central City vs South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Central City
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
817 students
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
819 students
| Measure | KIPP Central City New Orleans, Louisiana | South Baton Rouge Charter Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 697 | #635 of 697 |
| National rank | #17140 of 50,301 | #33701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 817 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 34.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | New Orleans | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Central City scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 37.5).
- •KIPP Central City does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •South Baton Rouge Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 83.5%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 34.1).
- •South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is the larger school with 819 students compared with 817.
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 KIPP Central City better than South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Central City ranks higher (61.5 vs 37.5 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 KIPP Central City and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy?
About 109 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Central City: 817. South Baton Rouge Charter Academy: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Central City and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
KIPP Central City is 401st of 697 and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy is 635th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).