Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy vs Riverdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 972 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
Riverdale High School
Jefferson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,259 students
| Measure | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson, Louisiana | Riverdale High School Jefferson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 697 | #106 of 246 |
| National rank | #16245 of 50,301 | #4525 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Jefferson | Jefferson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 62.8).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 58.7%).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.0).
- •Riverdale High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 731.
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school while Riverdale 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 Riverdale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale High School ranks higher (65.1 vs 62.8 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 Riverdale High School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Jefferson and Jefferson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 731. Riverdale High School: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Riverdale High School rank in Louisiana?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 375th of 697 and Riverdale High School is 106th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).