Ellender Memorial High School vs Grand Caillou Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellender Memorial High School
Houma · Public high · Grades 9–12
819 students
Grand Caillou Middle School
Houma · Public middle · Grades 5–8
267 students
| Measure | Ellender Memorial High School Houma, Louisiana | Grand Caillou Middle School Houma, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 246 | #167 of 218 |
| National rank | #6327 of 16,910 | #6941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 819 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Houma | Houma |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellender Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 53.3).
- •Ellender Memorial High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Ellender Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Ellender Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 86.5%).
- •Grand Caillou Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Ellender Memorial High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 267.
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 Ellender Memorial High School better than Grand Caillou Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellender Memorial High School ranks higher (57.9 vs 53.3 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 Ellender Memorial High School and Grand Caillou Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houma and Houma in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellender Memorial High School: 819. Grand Caillou Middle School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellender Memorial High School and Grand Caillou Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Ellender Memorial High School is 148th of 246 and Grand Caillou Middle School is 167th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).