L.B. Landry High School vs McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.B. Landry High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
555 students
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | L.B. Landry High School New Orleans, Louisiana | McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 246 | #551 of 697 |
| National rank | #9480 of 16,910 | #26442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 555 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | New Orleans | Gretna |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 45.9).
- •McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 91.9%).
- •L.B. Landry High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.2).
- •L.B. Landry High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 342.
- •L.B. Landry High School is a charter school while McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary 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 L.B. Landry High School better than McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 45.9 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 L.B. Landry High School and McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and Gretna in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.B. Landry High School: 555. McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.B. Landry High School and McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
L.B. Landry High School is 200th of 246 and McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School is 551st of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).