Livaudais Middle School vs Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livaudais Middle School
Terrytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Livaudais Middle School Terrytown, Louisiana | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 218 | #408 of 697 |
| National rank | #11080 of 15,369 | #17310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 743 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 65% |
| city | Terrytown | Gretna |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 34.0).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 31%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Livaudais Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 72.1%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
- •Livaudais Middle School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 671.
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 Livaudais Middle School better than Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 34.0 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 Livaudais Middle School and Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Terrytown and Gretna in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Livaudais Middle School: 743. Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Livaudais Middle School and Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Livaudais Middle School is 207th of 218 and Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 408th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).