Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs. Destrehan High School
Should you attend Harry M. Hurst Middle School or Destrehan High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Destrehan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 685 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,435 students in grades 9-12, Destrehan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
685 students
1,435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
123 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#164 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Graduation Rate
n/a
89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
220
-
Grade 7 Students
220
-
Grade 8 Students
245
-
Grade 9 Students
-
364
Grade 10 Students
-
385
Grade 11 Students
-
325
Grade 12 Students
-
361
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
21%
35%
% White
59%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%