Isaac G Joseph Elementary School vs L.W. Higgins High 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.
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
Westwego · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
| Measure | Isaac G Joseph Elementary School Westwego, Louisiana | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 697 | #182 of 246 |
| National rank | #10874 of 50,301 | #8108 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Westwego | Marrero |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac G Joseph Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 51.1).
- •Isaac G Joseph Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Isaac G Joseph Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •L.W. Higgins High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 83.4%).
- •Isaac G Joseph Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.7).
- •L.W. Higgins High School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 439.
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 Isaac G Joseph Elementary School better than L.W. Higgins High School?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac G Joseph Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 51.1 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 Isaac G Joseph Elementary School and L.W. Higgins High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Westwego and Marrero in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School: 439. L.W. Higgins High School: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac G Joseph Elementary School and L.W. Higgins High School rank in Louisiana?
Isaac G Joseph Elementary School is 270th of 697 and L.W. Higgins High School is 182nd of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).