Terrytown Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Public high · Grades 6–12
527 students
| Measure | Terrytown Elementary School Terrytown, Louisiana | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Gretna, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #472 of 697 | #43 of 246 |
| National rank | #21205 of 50,301 | #2397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 611 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 97.5% |
| city | Terrytown | Gretna |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 55.7).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 53%).
- •Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 60.1%).
- •Terrytown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 21.1).
- •Terrytown Elementary School is the larger school with 611 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 Terrytown 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 55.7 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 Terrytown Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Terrytown and Gretna in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Terrytown Elementary School: 611. Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Terrytown Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies rank in Louisiana?
Terrytown Elementary School is 472nd 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).