Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy vs Tom Benson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Kenner · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,263 students
Tom Benson School
Kenner · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students
| Measure | Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Kenner, Louisiana | Tom Benson School Kenner, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #604 of 697 |
| National rank | – | #30842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,263 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 2,263 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 29% |
| city | Kenner | Kenner |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on math proficiency (81% vs 29%).
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 47%).
- •Tom Benson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 68.6%).
- •Tom Benson School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the larger school with 2,263 students compared with 631.
- •Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school while Tom Benson 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 Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy better than Tom Benson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Tom Benson School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kenner and Kenner in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 2,263. Tom Benson School: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Tom Benson School rank in Louisiana?
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is unranked and Tom Benson School is 604th of 697 among other schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).