Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies vs West Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
West Jefferson High School
Harvey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
| Measure | Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna, Louisiana | West Jefferson High School Harvey, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 697 | #199 of 246 |
| National rank | #4770 of 50,301 | #9463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,438 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 55% |
| city | Gretna | Harvey |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 46.0).
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 55%).
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 48%).
- •Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 62.9%).
- •West Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 355.
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 Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies better than West Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies ranks higher (80.4 vs 46.0 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 Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies and West Jefferson High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Harvey in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies: 355. West Jefferson High School: 1,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies and West Jefferson High School rank in Louisiana?
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies is 87th of 697 and West Jefferson High School is 199th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).