Fifth Ward Elementary School vs West St. John High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Reserve · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
West St. John High School
Edgard · Public high · Grades 8–12
186 students
| Measure | Fifth Ward Elementary School Reserve, Louisiana | West St. John High School Edgard, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 697 | #139 of 246 |
| National rank | #26155 of 50,301 | #5692 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 306 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Reserve | Edgard |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West St. John High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 48.5).
- •West St. John High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •West St. John High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •West St. John High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.9%).
- •West St. John High School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 12.2).
- •Fifth Ward Elementary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 186.
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 Fifth Ward Elementary School better than West St. John High School?
On the Success Index (US), West St. John High School ranks higher (60.5 vs 48.5 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 Fifth Ward Elementary School and West St. John High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Reserve and Edgard in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifth Ward Elementary School: 306. West St. John High School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifth Ward Elementary School and West St. John High School rank in Louisiana?
Fifth Ward Elementary School is 544th of 697 and West St. John High School is 139th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).