Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs. Destrehan High School
Should I attend Harry M. Hurst Middle School or Destrehan High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Destrehan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades 6-8, Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,382 students in grades 9-12, Destrehan High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
724 students
1,382 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#299 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
233
-
Grade 7 Students
266
-
Grade 8 Students
225
-
Grade 9 Students
-
399
Grade 10 Students
-
339
Grade 11 Students
-
320
Grade 12 Students
-
324
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
25%
34%
% White
61%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
