Best middle schools in Lake Charles (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 186Moss Bluff Middle SchoolLake Charles · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 781 students
- 281S. J. Welsh Middle SchoolLake Charles · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 1,011 students
- 369F. K. White Middle SchoolLake Charles · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 447Oak Park Middle SchoolLake Charles · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 388 students
- 542Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet SchoolLake Charles · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 265 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moss Bluff Middle School Lake Charles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 781 |
| 2 | S. J. Welsh Middle School Lake Charles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 80.5 Top 10% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,011 |
| 3 | F. K. White Middle School Lake Charles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 4 | Oak Park Middle School Lake Charles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 388 |
| 5 | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Lake Charles · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 42.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 265 |
Moss Bluff Middle School in Lake Charles leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Lake Charles with a Success Index (US) of 85.7. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana middle schools rankings, every school on the Lake Charles page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Lake Charles?
Moss Bluff Middle School in Lake Charles, Louisiana ranks first among middle schools in Lake Charles with a Success Index (US) of 85.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 781).
How are middle schools in Lake Charles ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.