Booker T. Washington High School vs KIPP Central City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
532 students
KIPP Central City
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
817 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington High School New Orleans, Louisiana | KIPP Central City New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 246 | #401 of 697 |
| National rank | #8302 of 16,910 | #17140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 532 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Central City scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 50.3).
- •KIPP Central City does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 86.8%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.8).
- •KIPP Central City is the larger school with 817 students compared with 532.
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 Booker T. Washington High School better than KIPP Central City?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Central City ranks higher (61.5 vs 50.3 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 Booker T. Washington High School and KIPP Central City?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington High School: 532. KIPP Central City: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington High School and KIPP Central City rank in Louisiana?
Booker T. Washington High School is 183rd of 246 and KIPP Central City is 401st of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).