Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts vs Opelousas Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.1 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 Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–6
132 students
| Measure | Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts Opelousas, Louisiana | Opelousas Middle School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 246 | #164 of 218 |
| National rank | #1685 of 16,910 | #6827 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 289 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| city | Opelousas | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 53.8).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 52%).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 90.2%).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.7).
- •Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is the larger school with 289 students compared with 132.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts ranks higher (77.3 vs 53.8 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 Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts: 289. Opelousas Middle School: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts and Opelousas Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is 26th of 246 and Opelousas Middle School is 164th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).