L.H. Marrero Middle School vs Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.H. Marrero Middle School
Marrero · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 6–13
534 students
| Measure | L.H. Marrero Middle School Marrero, Louisiana | Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 218 | #168 of 246 |
| National rank | #5885 of 15,369 | #7460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–13 |
| Students | 619 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Marrero | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.H. Marrero Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 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 62%).
- •L.H. Marrero Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70% vs 86.3%).
- •L.H. Marrero Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.4).
- •L.H. Marrero Middle School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 534.
- •L.H. Marrero Middle School is a public school while Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is a charter 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.H. Marrero Middle School better than Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), L.H. Marrero Middle School ranks higher (58.1 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 L.H. Marrero Middle School and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Marrero and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.H. Marrero Middle School: 619. Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.H. Marrero Middle School and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence rank in Louisiana?
L.H. Marrero Middle School is 150th of 218 and Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is 168th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).