Booker T. Washington High School vs Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.0 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
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 6–13
534 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington High School New Orleans, Louisiana | Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 246 | #168 of 246 |
| National rank | #8302 of 16,910 | #7460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 532 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 50.3).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 86.8%).
- •Booker T. Washington High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.4).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is the larger school with 534 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 Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence ranks higher (53.5 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 Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington High School: 532. Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington High School and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence rank in Louisiana?
Booker T. Washington High School is 183rd of 246 and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is 168th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).