Ponchatoula High School vs West Monroe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 283 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,067 students
West Monroe High School
West Monroe · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,041 students
| Measure | Ponchatoula High School Ponchatoula, Louisiana | West Monroe High School West Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 246 | #75 of 246 |
| National rank | #5568 of 16,910 | #3335 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 2,067 | 2,041 |
| Enrollment | 2,067 | 2,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Ponchatoula | West Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Monroe High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 61.0).
- •West Monroe High School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •West Monroe High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •West Monroe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 56.3%).
- •West Monroe High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Ponchatoula High School is the larger school with 2,067 students compared with 2,041.
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 Ponchatoula High School better than West Monroe High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Monroe High School ranks higher (69.9 vs 61.0 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 Ponchatoula High School and West Monroe High School?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Ponchatoula and West Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponchatoula High School: 2,067. West Monroe High School: 2,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponchatoula High School and West Monroe High School rank in Louisiana?
Ponchatoula High School is 136th of 246 and West Monroe High School is 75th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).