Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs New Sarpy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Destrehan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
New Sarpy Elementary School
Destrehan · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
417 students
| Measure | Harry M. Hurst Middle School Destrehan, Louisiana | New Sarpy Elementary School Destrehan, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 218 | #74 of 697 |
| National rank | #483 of 15,369 | #4376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 685 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Destrehan | Destrehan |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 81.1).
- •New Sarpy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 41.3%).
- •New Sarpy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.0).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 417.
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 Harry M. Hurst Middle School better than New Sarpy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 81.1 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 Harry M. Hurst Middle School and New Sarpy Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Destrehan in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School: 685. New Sarpy Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Hurst Middle School and New Sarpy Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 7th of 218 and New Sarpy Elementary School is 74th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).