Harahan School vs Jefferson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harahan School
Harahan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students
Jefferson School
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
619 students
| Measure | Harahan School Harahan, Louisiana | Jefferson School Jefferson, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 697 | #394 of 697 |
| National rank | #5668 of 50,301 | #16920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 390 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 62% |
| city | Harahan | Jefferson |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harahan School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 61.8).
- •Harahan School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Harahan School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Harahan School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 73.2%).
- •Harahan School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.8).
- •Jefferson School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 390.
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 Harahan School better than Jefferson School?
On the Success Index (US), Harahan School ranks higher (78.8 vs 61.8 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 Harahan School and Jefferson School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Harahan and Jefferson in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harahan School: 390. Jefferson School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harahan School and Jefferson School rank in Louisiana?
Harahan School is 124th of 697 and Jefferson School is 394th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).