Madison High School vs West St. Mary High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison High School
Tallulah · Public high · Grades 8–12
280 students
West St. Mary High School
Baldwin · Public high · Grades 9–12
276 students
| Measure | Madison High School Tallulah, Louisiana | West St. Mary High School Baldwin, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 246 | #194 of 246 |
| National rank | #10180 of 16,910 | #9074 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Tallulah | Baldwin |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West St. Mary High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 43.1).
- •West St. Mary High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •West St. Mary High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •West St. Mary High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 88.2%).
- •Madison High School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.8).
- •Madison High School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 276.
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 Madison High School better than West St. Mary High School?
On the Success Index (US), West St. Mary High School ranks higher (47.5 vs 43.1 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 Madison High School and West St. Mary High School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Tallulah and Baldwin in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison High School: 280. West St. Mary High School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison High School and West St. Mary High School rank in Louisiana?
Madison High School is 207th of 246 and West St. Mary High School is 194th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).