John Ehret High School vs L.W. Higgins High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ehret High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,850 students
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
| Measure | John Ehret High School Marrero, Louisiana | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 246 | #182 of 246 |
| National rank | #7483 of 16,910 | #8108 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,850 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | Marrero | Marrero |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ehret High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 51.1).
- •L.W. Higgins High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •John Ehret High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •John Ehret High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 79.1%).
- •John Ehret High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.7).
- •John Ehret High School is the larger school with 1,850 students compared with 1,136.
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 John Ehret High School better than L.W. Higgins High School?
On the Success Index (US), John Ehret High School ranks higher (53.4 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 John Ehret High School and L.W. Higgins High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Marrero and Marrero in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Ehret High School: 1,850. L.W. Higgins High School: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Ehret High School and L.W. Higgins High School rank in Louisiana?
John Ehret High School is 169th of 246 and L.W. Higgins High School is 182nd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).