Chalmette High School vs Edna Karr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalmette High School
Chalmette · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,193 students
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
| Measure | Chalmette High School Chalmette, Louisiana | Edna Karr High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 246 | #158 of 246 |
| National rank | #3806 of 16,910 | #6795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,193 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 2,193 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 55% |
| city | Chalmette | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chalmette High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 56.0).
- •Chalmette High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Chalmette High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Chalmette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 73.4%).
- •Edna Karr High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.8).
- •Chalmette High School is the larger school with 2,193 students compared with 1,097.
- •Chalmette High 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 Chalmette High School better than Edna Karr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chalmette High School ranks higher (68.0 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 Chalmette High School and Edna Karr High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Chalmette and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalmette High School: 2,193. Edna Karr High School: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalmette High School and Edna Karr High School rank in Louisiana?
Chalmette High School is 84th of 246 and Edna Karr High School is 158th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).