Frederick A. Douglass High School vs KIPP Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick A. Douglass High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
658 students
KIPP Leadership
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
890 students
| Measure | Frederick A. Douglass High School New Orleans, Louisiana | KIPP Leadership New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 246 | #580 of 697 |
| National rank | #7367 of 16,910 | #28928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 658 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 44.5).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 90.7%).
- •KIPP Leadership does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •KIPP Leadership is the larger school with 890 students compared with 658.
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 Frederick A. Douglass High School better than KIPP Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 44.5 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 Frederick A. Douglass High School and KIPP Leadership?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick A. Douglass High School: 658. KIPP Leadership: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick A. Douglass High School and KIPP Leadership rank in Louisiana?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is 166th of 246 and KIPP Leadership is 580th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).