Andrew Jackson Middle School vs Edna Karr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Chalmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson Middle School Chalmette, Louisiana | Edna Karr High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 218 | #158 of 246 |
| National rank | #4371 of 15,369 | #6795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 546 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Chalmette | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 56.0).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 73.4%).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Edna Karr High School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 546.
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School is a public school while Edna Karr High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Andrew Jackson Middle School better than Edna Karr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 56.0 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School and Edna Karr High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chalmette and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson Middle School: 546. Edna Karr High School: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson Middle School and Edna Karr High School rank in Louisiana?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is 123rd of 218 and Edna Karr High School is 158th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).