ReNEW Laurel Elementary vs Walter L. Cohen High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ReNEW Laurel Elementary
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students
Walter L. Cohen High School
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 9–13
413 students
| Measure | ReNEW Laurel Elementary New Orleans, Louisiana | Walter L. Cohen High School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #636 of 697 | #81 of 246 |
| National rank | #33808 of 50,301 | #3541 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 641 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 82% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter L. Cohen High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 37.3).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 92.5%).
- •Walter L. Cohen High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •ReNEW Laurel Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 413.
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 ReNEW Laurel Elementary better than Walter L. Cohen High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter L. Cohen High School ranks higher (69.1 vs 37.3 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 ReNEW Laurel Elementary and Walter L. Cohen High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ReNEW Laurel Elementary: 641. Walter L. Cohen High School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ReNEW Laurel Elementary and Walter L. Cohen High School rank in Louisiana?
ReNEW Laurel Elementary is 636th of 697 and Walter L. Cohen High School is 81st of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).