Lake Charles College Prep vs Madison Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles College Prep
Lake Charles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
624 students
Madison Preparatory Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
621 students
| Measure | Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles, Louisiana | Madison Preparatory Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 246 | #163 of 246 |
| National rank | #8406 of 16,910 | #7190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 624 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Lake Charles | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 49.9).
- •Madison Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Madison Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 79.4%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep is the larger school with 624 students compared with 621.
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 Lake Charles College Prep better than Madison Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Preparatory Academy ranks higher (54.5 vs 49.9 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 Lake Charles College Prep and Madison Preparatory Academy?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles College Prep: 624. Madison Preparatory Academy: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles College Prep and Madison Preparatory Academy rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles College Prep is 186th of 246 and Madison Preparatory Academy is 163rd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).