Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts vs Opelousas Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
Opelousas · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students
Opelousas Junior High School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
314 students
| Measure | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts Opelousas, Louisiana | Opelousas Junior High School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 246 | #195 of 218 |
| National rank | #1685 of 16,910 | #9819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 289 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 28% |
| city | Opelousas | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 40.0).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on math proficiency (87% vs 28%).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 50%).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 93%).
- •Opelousas Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Opelousas Junior High School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 289.
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 Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts better than Opelousas Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts ranks higher (77.3 vs 40.0 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 Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts and Opelousas Junior High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts: 289. Opelousas Junior High School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts and Opelousas Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is 26th of 246 and Opelousas Junior High School is 195th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).