Bissonet Plaza School vs Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bissonet Plaza School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
624 students
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Kenner · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,263 students
| Measure | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie, Louisiana | Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Kenner, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #276 of 697 | – |
| National rank | #11213 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 624 | 2,263 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 2,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| city | Metairie | Kenner |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on math proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 64%).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 68.6%).
- •Bissonet Plaza School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the larger school with 2,263 students compared with 624.
- •Bissonet Plaza School is a public school while Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 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 Bissonet Plaza School better than Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bissonet Plaza School and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Kenner in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bissonet Plaza School: 624. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 2,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bissonet Plaza School and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy rank in Louisiana?
Bissonet Plaza School is 276th of 697 and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).