Dolby Elementary School vs S. J. Welsh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolby Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Dolby Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | S. J. Welsh Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #52 of 697 | #30 of 218 |
| National rank | #3265 of 50,301 | #1420 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 360 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 64% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolby Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 80.5).
- •Dolby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Dolby Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 61.4%).
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.6).
- •S. J. Welsh Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 360.
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 Dolby Elementary School better than S. J. Welsh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dolby Elementary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 80.5 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 Dolby Elementary School and S. J. Welsh Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolby Elementary School: 360. S. J. Welsh Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolby Elementary School and S. J. Welsh Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Dolby Elementary School is 52nd of 697 and S. J. Welsh Middle School is 30th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).