East Jefferson High School vs T.H. Harris Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.8 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
T.H. Harris Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | East Jefferson High School Metairie, Louisiana | T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 246 | #168 of 218 |
| National rank | #7922 of 16,910 | #6948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,381 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 1,381 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T.H. Harris Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 51.7).
- •East Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •East Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •East Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 66.8%).
- •T.H. Harris Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.7).
- •East Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 563.
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 T.H. Harris Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), T.H. Harris Middle School ranks higher (53.3 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 T.H. Harris Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Jefferson High School: 1,381. T.H. Harris Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Jefferson High School and T.H. Harris Middle School rank in Louisiana?
East Jefferson High School is 175th of 246 and T.H. Harris Middle School is 168th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).