Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence vs The Willow School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence
New Orleans · Charter high · Grades 6–13
534 students
The Willow School
New Orleans · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,225 students
| Measure | Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence New Orleans, Louisiana | The Willow School New Orleans, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #168 of 246 | – |
| National rank | #7460 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–13 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 534 | 2,225 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 2,225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 98% |
| city | New Orleans | New Orleans |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Willow School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 67%).
- •The Willow School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 67%).
- •The Willow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 86.3%).
- •The Willow School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.4).
- •The Willow School is the larger school with 2,225 students compared with 534.
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 Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence better than The Willow School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence and The Willow School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between New Orleans and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence: 534. The Willow School: 2,225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence and The Willow School rank in Louisiana?
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence is 168th of 246 and The Willow School is unranked among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).