Eleanor McMain Secondary School vs The Leah Chase School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.9 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
The Leah Chase School
New Orleans · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Eleanor McMain Secondary School New Orleans, Louisiana | The Leah Chase School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 246 | #578 of 697 |
| National rank | #6752 of 16,910 | #28879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 690 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| 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 44.6).
- •The Leah Chase School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Eleanor McMain Secondary School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 294.
- •Eleanor McMain Secondary School is a charter school while The Leah Chase 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 Eleanor McMain Secondary School better than The Leah Chase School?
On the Success Index (US), Eleanor McMain Secondary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 44.6 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 The Leah Chase School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor McMain Secondary School: 690. The Leah Chase School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor McMain Secondary School and The Leah Chase School rank in Louisiana?
Eleanor McMain Secondary School is 156th of 246 and The Leah Chase School is 578th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).