Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs St. Tammany Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 67 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
St. Tammany Junior High School
Slidell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
| Measure | Harry M. Hurst Middle School Destrehan, Louisiana | St. Tammany Junior High School Slidell, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 218 | #142 of 218 |
| National rank | #483 of 15,369 | #5359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 685 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 55% |
| city | Destrehan | Slidell |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 60.6).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 55%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 71.3%).
- •Harry M. Hurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.2).
- •St. Tammany Junior High School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 685.
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 St. Tammany Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 60.6 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 St. Tammany Junior High School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Destrehan and Slidell in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School: 685. St. Tammany Junior High School: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry M. Hurst Middle School and St. Tammany Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 7th of 218 and St. Tammany Junior High School is 142nd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).