L.W. Higgins High School vs Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Avondale · Public high · Grades 6–12
871 students
| Measure | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero, Louisiana | Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy Avondale, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #182 of 246 | #21 of 246 |
| National rank | #8108 of 16,910 | #1461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,136 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 99.5% |
| city | Marrero | Avondale |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 51.1).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 67%).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 62%).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 79.1%).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.7).
- •L.W. Higgins High School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 871.
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.W. Higgins High School better than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks higher (78.8 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 L.W. Higgins High School and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Marrero and Avondale in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.W. Higgins High School: 1,136. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.W. Higgins High School and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy rank in Louisiana?
L.W. Higgins High School is 182nd of 246 and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is 21st of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).