Dorothy Height Charter School vs Edna Karr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Height Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
878 students
Edna Karr High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
| Measure | Dorothy Height Charter School New Orleans, Louisiana | Edna Karr High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 697 | #158 of 246 |
| National rank | #26658 of 50,301 | #6795 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 878 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 878 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edna Karr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 47.7).
- •Edna Karr High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Edna Karr High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Edna Karr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Edna Karr High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Edna Karr High School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 878.
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 Dorothy Height Charter School better than Edna Karr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Edna Karr High School ranks higher (56.0 vs 47.7 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 Dorothy Height Charter School and Edna Karr High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Height Charter School: 878. Edna Karr High School: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Height Charter School and Edna Karr High School rank in Louisiana?
Dorothy Height Charter School is 555th of 697 and Edna Karr High School is 158th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).