Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School vs Harry M. Hurst Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School
Destrehan · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
381 students
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Destrehan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School Destrehan, Louisiana | Harry M. Hurst Middle School Destrehan, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 697 | #7 of 218 |
| National rank | #1091 of 50,301 | #483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| city | Destrehan | Destrehan |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.7 vs 87.8).
- •Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 41.7%).
- •Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.0).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 381.
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 Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School better than Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School and Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Destrehan in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School: 381. Harry M. Hurst Middle School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School and Harry M. Hurst Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School is 14th of 697 and Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 7th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).