F. K. White Middle School vs LaGrange High 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.
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
LaGrange High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | F. K. White Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | LaGrange High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 218 | #151 of 246 |
| National rank | #3546 of 15,369 | #6499 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F. K. White Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 57.3).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 78.7%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.5).
- •LaGrange High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 614.
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 F. K. White Middle School better than LaGrange High School?
On the Success Index (US), F. K. White Middle School ranks higher (69.0 vs 57.3 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 F. K. White Middle School and LaGrange High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. K. White Middle School: 614. LaGrange High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. K. White Middle School and LaGrange High School rank in Louisiana?
F. K. White Middle School is 102nd of 218 and LaGrange High School is 151st of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).