Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School vs West Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 km 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
West Jefferson High School
Harvey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
| Measure | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna, Louisiana | West Jefferson High School Harvey, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 697 | #199 of 246 |
| National rank | #17310 of 50,301 | #9463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,438 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| city | Gretna | Harvey |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 46.0).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •West Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 72.1%).
- •Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.7).
- •West Jefferson High School is the larger school with 1,438 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 Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School better than West Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 46.0 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 Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and West Jefferson High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Harvey in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School: 671. West Jefferson High School: 1,438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School and West Jefferson High School rank in Louisiana?
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School is 408th of 697 and West Jefferson High School is 199th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).