Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 182 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Public high · Grades 6–12
527 students
| Measure | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Gretna, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #408 of 697 | #43 of 246 |
| National rank | #17310 of 50,301 | #2397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 671 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 97.5% |
| city | Gretna | Gretna |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 61.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 65%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 63%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 72.1%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.1).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 527.
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 Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School better than Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies ranks higher (73.8 vs 61.3 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 Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
About 182 m in a straight line, between Gretna and Gretna in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School: 671. Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies rank in Louisiana?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 408th of 697 and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is 43rd of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).