McDonogh 35 Senior High School vs New Harmony High Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonogh 35 Senior High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
851 students
New Harmony High Institute
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
328 students
| Measure | McDonogh 35 Senior High School New Orleans, Louisiana | New Harmony High Institute New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 246 | #52 of 246 |
| National rank | #12491 of 16,910 | #2717 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 851 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69.5% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Harmony High Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 33.7).
- •New Harmony High Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 85.4%).
- •New Harmony High Institute does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •McDonogh 35 Senior High School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 328.
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 McDonogh 35 Senior High School better than New Harmony High Institute?
On the Success Index (US), New Harmony High Institute ranks higher (72.4 vs 33.7 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 McDonogh 35 Senior High School and New Harmony High Institute?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonogh 35 Senior High School: 851. New Harmony High Institute: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonogh 35 Senior High School and New Harmony High Institute rank in Louisiana?
McDonogh 35 Senior High School is 232nd of 246 and New Harmony High Institute is 52nd of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).