Ponchatoula Junior High School vs Woodland Park Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ponchatoula Junior High School
Ponchatoula · Public middle · Grades 7–8
723 students
Woodland Park Magnet
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
458 students
| Measure | Ponchatoula Junior High School Ponchatoula, Louisiana | Woodland Park Magnet Hammond, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 218 | #624 of 697 |
| National rank | #4934 of 15,369 | #32534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 723 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Ponchatoula | Hammond |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponchatoula Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 39.2).
- •Ponchatoula Junior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ponchatoula Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 42%).
- •Ponchatoula Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 90%).
- •Woodland Park Magnet does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Ponchatoula Junior High School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 458.
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 Junior High School better than Woodland Park Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Ponchatoula Junior High School ranks higher (62.5 vs 39.2 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 Ponchatoula Junior High School and Woodland Park Magnet?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Ponchatoula and Hammond in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ponchatoula Junior High School: 723. Woodland Park Magnet: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ponchatoula Junior High School and Woodland Park Magnet rank in Louisiana?
Ponchatoula Junior High School is 134th of 218 and Woodland Park Magnet is 624th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).