Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy vs Jefferson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 759 m 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
Jefferson School
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
619 students
| Measure | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson, Louisiana | Jefferson School Jefferson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 697 | #394 of 697 |
| National rank | #16245 of 50,301 | #16920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 731 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 61.8).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 73.2%).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the larger school with 731 students compared with 619.
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school while Jefferson 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 Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 61.8 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 Jefferson School?
About 759 m in a straight line, between Jefferson and Jefferson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 731. Jefferson School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Jefferson School rank in Louisiana?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 375th of 697 and Jefferson School is 394th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).