Liberty High School vs Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty High School
Baton Rouge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Liberty High School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #47 of 246 | #21 of 697 |
| National rank | #2541 of 16,910 | #1656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,218 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 99.5% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 73.2).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 93%).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 97%).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 56.2%).
- •Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.2).
- •Liberty High School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 453.
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 Liberty High School better than Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks higher (87.0 vs 73.2 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 Liberty High School and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty High School: 1,218. Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty High School and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Liberty High School is 47th of 246 and Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is 21st of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).