L.W. Higgins High School vs Stella Worley Middle 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.W. Higgins High School
Marrero · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students
Stella Worley Middle School
Westwego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students
| Measure | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero, Louisiana | Stella Worley Middle School Westwego, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 246 | #194 of 218 |
| National rank | #8108 of 16,910 | #9756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,136 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| city | Marrero | Westwego |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.W. Higgins High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 40.3).
- •L.W. Higgins High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •L.W. Higgins High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •L.W. Higgins High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 85.1%).
- •Stella Worley Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 20.7).
- •L.W. Higgins High School is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 235.
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 Stella Worley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), L.W. Higgins High School ranks higher (51.1 vs 40.3 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 Stella Worley Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Marrero and Westwego in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.W. Higgins High School: 1,136. Stella Worley Middle School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.W. Higgins High School and Stella Worley Middle School rank in Louisiana?
L.W. Higgins High School is 182nd of 246 and Stella Worley Middle School is 194th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).