Destrehan High School vs West Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 31 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
West Jefferson High School
Harvey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
| Measure | Destrehan High School Destrehan, Louisiana | West Jefferson High School Harvey, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 246 | #199 of 246 |
| National rank | #1259 of 16,910 | #9463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,435 | 1,438 |
| Enrollment | 1,435 | 1,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 55% |
| city | Destrehan | Harvey |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Destrehan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 46.0).
- •Destrehan High School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 55%).
- •Destrehan High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 48%).
- •Destrehan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 62.9%).
- •Destrehan High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.7).
- •West Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 1,435.
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 West Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Destrehan High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 46.0 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 West Jefferson High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Harvey in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destrehan High School: 1,435. West Jefferson High School: 1,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destrehan High School and West Jefferson High School rank in Louisiana?
Destrehan High School is 18th of 246 and West Jefferson High School is 199th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).