Central Middle School vs S. J. Welsh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Central · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Central, Louisiana | S. J. Welsh Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 218 | #30 of 218 |
| National rank | #1624 of 15,369 | #1420 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,012 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 64% |
| city | Central | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 79.1).
- •Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 64%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 55.9%).
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
- •Central Middle School is the larger school with 1,012 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 Central Middle School better than S. J. Welsh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 79.1 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 Central Middle School and S. J. Welsh Middle School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Central and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 1,012. S. J. Welsh Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and S. J. Welsh Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Central Middle School is 39th of 218 and S. J. Welsh Middle School is 30th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).