East Jefferson High School vs Jefferson 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.
East Jefferson High School
Metairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,381 students
Jefferson School
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
619 students
| Measure | East Jefferson High School Metairie, Louisiana | Jefferson School Jefferson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 246 | #394 of 697 |
| National rank | #7922 of 16,910 | #16920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,381 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Metairie | Jefferson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 51.7).
- •Jefferson School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Jefferson School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •East Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 73.2%).
- •Jefferson School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.7).
- •East Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 619.
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 East Jefferson High School better than Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson School ranks higher (61.8 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 East Jefferson High School and Jefferson School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Jefferson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Jefferson High School: 1,381. Jefferson School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Jefferson High School and Jefferson School rank in Louisiana?
East Jefferson High School is 175th of 246 and Jefferson School is 394th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).