J.D. Meisler Middle School vs T.H. Harris Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
T.H. Harris Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
| Measure | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie, Louisiana | T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 218 | #168 of 218 |
| National rank | #8060 of 15,369 | #6948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T.H. Harris Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 48.1).
- •T.H. Harris Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 66.8%).
- •T.H. Harris Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 20.0).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 563.
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 J.D. Meisler Middle School better than T.H. Harris Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), T.H. Harris Middle School ranks higher (53.3 vs 48.1 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 J.D. Meisler Middle School and T.H. Harris Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.D. Meisler Middle School: 679. T.H. Harris Middle School: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.D. Meisler Middle School and T.H. Harris Middle School rank in Louisiana?
J.D. Meisler Middle School is 181st of 218 and T.H. Harris Middle School is 168th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).