KIPP Central City vs Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
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.
KIPP Central City
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
817 students
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 6–13
534 students
| Measure | KIPP Central City New Orleans, Louisiana | Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 697 | #168 of 246 |
| National rank | #17140 of 50,301 | #7460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 817 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Central City scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 53.5).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 86.3%).
- •KIPP Central City does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.4).
- •KIPP Central City is the larger school with 817 students compared with 534.
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 KIPP Central City better than Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Central City ranks higher (61.5 vs 53.5 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 KIPP Central City and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Central City: 817. Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Central City and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence rank in Louisiana?
KIPP Central City is 401st of 697 and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is 168th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).