College Oaks Elementary School vs Goodpine Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 195 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Oaks Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Goodpine Middle School
Jena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
279 students
| Measure | College Oaks Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Goodpine Middle School Jena, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #439 of 697 | #80 of 697 |
| National rank | #19347 of 50,301 | #4484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 278 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| city | Lake Charles | Jena |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodpine Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 58.3).
- •Goodpine Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Goodpine Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Goodpine Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 82%).
- •College Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •Goodpine Middle School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 278.
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 College Oaks Elementary School better than Goodpine Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Goodpine Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 58.3 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 College Oaks Elementary School and Goodpine Middle School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Jena in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Oaks Elementary School: 278. Goodpine Middle School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Oaks Elementary School and Goodpine Middle School rank in Louisiana?
College Oaks Elementary School is 439th of 697 and Goodpine Middle School is 80th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).