Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy vs The Dufrocq School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy
Baton Rouge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
504 students
The Dufrocq School
Baton Rouge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana | The Dufrocq School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 246 | #264 of 697 |
| National rank | #7952 of 16,910 | #10623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 504 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Dufrocq School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 51.6).
- •The Dufrocq School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •The Dufrocq School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •The Dufrocq School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is the larger school with 504 students compared with 431.
- •Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is a charter school while The Dufrocq School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy better than The Dufrocq School?
On the Success Index (US), The Dufrocq School ranks higher (71.0 vs 51.6 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 Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy and The Dufrocq School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy: 504. The Dufrocq School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy and The Dufrocq School rank in Louisiana?
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy is 176th of 246 and The Dufrocq School is 264th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).