Destrehan High School vs Harry M. Hurst Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destrehan High School
Destrehan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,435 students
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Destrehan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Destrehan High School Destrehan, Louisiana | Harry M. Hurst Middle School Destrehan, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 246 | #7 of 218 |
| National rank | #1259 of 16,910 | #483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,435 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 1,435 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 79% |
| city | Destrehan | Destrehan |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 80.0).
- •Destrehan High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 79%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 47.3%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Destrehan High School is the larger school with 1,435 students compared with 685.
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 Destrehan High School better than Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 80.0 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 Destrehan High School and Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Destrehan in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destrehan High School: 1,435. Harry M. Hurst Middle School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destrehan High School and Harry M. Hurst Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Destrehan High School is 18th of 246 and Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 7th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).