Eleanor McMain Secondary School vs John F. Kennedy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor McMain Secondary School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
690 students
John F. Kennedy High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–12
665 students
| Measure | Eleanor McMain Secondary School New Orleans, Louisiana | John F. Kennedy High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 246 | #238 of 246 |
| National rank | #6752 of 16,910 | #13602 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 690 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eleanor McMain Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 28.8).
- •Eleanor McMain Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 88.4%).
- •Eleanor McMain Secondary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Eleanor McMain Secondary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 665.
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 Eleanor McMain Secondary School better than John F. Kennedy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 28.8 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 Eleanor McMain Secondary School and John F. Kennedy High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor McMain Secondary School: 690. John F. Kennedy High School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor McMain Secondary School and John F. Kennedy High School rank in Louisiana?
Eleanor McMain Secondary School is 156th of 246 and John F. Kennedy High School is 238th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).