Chalmette High School vs Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.0 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
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Meraux · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | Chalmette High School Chalmette, Louisiana | Joseph J. Davies Elementary School Meraux, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #84 of 246 | #89 of 697 |
| National rank | #3806 of 16,910 | #4780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,193 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 2,193 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| city | Chalmette | Meraux |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 68.0).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 59.3%).
- •Joseph J. Davies Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Chalmette High School is the larger school with 2,193 students compared with 593.
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 Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph J. Davies Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 68.0 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 Joseph J. Davies Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Chalmette and Meraux in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalmette High School: 2,193. Joseph J. Davies Elementary School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalmette High School and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Chalmette High School is 84th of 246 and Joseph J. Davies Elementary School is 89th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).