Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy vs East Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
East Jefferson High School
Metairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students
| Measure | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson, Louisiana | East Jefferson High School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 697 | #175 of 246 |
| National rank | #16245 of 50,301 | #7922 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,381 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 1,381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Jefferson | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 51.7).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 62.8%).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.7).
- •East Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 731.
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school while East Jefferson High School is a public 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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy better than East Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 51.7 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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and East Jefferson High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 731. East Jefferson High School: 1,381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and East Jefferson High School rank in Louisiana?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 375th of 697 and East Jefferson High School is 175th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).