Homer Plessy Community School vs Phillis Wheatley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 981 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer Plessy Community School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
781 students
Phillis Wheatley Community School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
777 students
| Measure | Homer Plessy Community School New Orleans, Louisiana | Phillis Wheatley Community School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 697 | #523 of 697 |
| National rank | #18468 of 50,301 | #24347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 781 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer Plessy Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 51.2).
- •Homer Plessy Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 84.4%).
- •Homer Plessy Community School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
- •Homer Plessy Community School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 777.
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 Homer Plessy Community School better than Phillis Wheatley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Homer Plessy Community School ranks higher (59.6 vs 51.2 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 Homer Plessy Community School and Phillis Wheatley Community School?
About 981 m in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer Plessy Community School: 781. Phillis Wheatley Community School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer Plessy Community School and Phillis Wheatley Community School rank in Louisiana?
Homer Plessy Community School is 429th of 697 and Phillis Wheatley Community School is 523rd of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).