Alfred M. Barbe High School vs S. J. Welsh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,908 students
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Alfred M. Barbe High School Lake Charles, Louisiana | S. J. Welsh Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #30 of 246 | #30 of 218 |
| National rank | #1838 of 16,910 | #1420 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,908 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 1,908 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 64% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 76.5).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 78%).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 47.3%).
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.0).
- •Alfred M. Barbe High School is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 1,011.
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 Alfred M. Barbe High School better than S. J. Welsh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 76.5 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 Alfred M. Barbe High School and S. J. Welsh Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred M. Barbe High School: 1,908. S. J. Welsh Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred M. Barbe High School and S. J. Welsh Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Alfred M. Barbe High School is 30th of 246 and S. J. Welsh Middle School is 30th of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).