Frederick A. Douglass High School vs New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 8–12
945 students
| Measure | Frederick A. Douglass High School New Orleans, Louisiana | New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 246 | #125 of 246 |
| National rank | #7367 of 16,910 | #5099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 658 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 56% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 53.8).
- •Frederick A. Douglass High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 87.4%).
- •New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is the larger school with 945 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 New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 53.8 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 New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
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. New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick A. Douglass High School and New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy rank in Louisiana?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is 166th of 246 and New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is 125th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).