Frederick A. Douglass High School vs L.B. Landry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.6 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
L.B. Landry High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
555 students
| Measure | Frederick A. Douglass High School New Orleans, Louisiana | L.B. Landry High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 246 | #200 of 246 |
| National rank | #7367 of 16,910 | #9480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 658 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| 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 45.9).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91.9%).
- •L.B. Landry High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 555.
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 L.B. Landry High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 45.9 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 L.B. Landry High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick A. Douglass High School: 658. L.B. Landry High School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick A. Douglass High School and L.B. Landry High School rank in Louisiana?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is 166th of 246 and L.B. Landry High School is 200th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).