F. K. White Middle School vs Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.1 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
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Lake Charles · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
852 students
| Measure | F. K. White Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 218 | #568 of 697 |
| National rank | #3546 of 15,369 | #28351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 614 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| 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 45.4).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 82.9%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 15.2).
- •Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is the larger school with 852 students compared with 614.
- •F. K. White Middle School is a public school while Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), F. K. White Middle School ranks higher (69.0 vs 45.4 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 Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. K. White Middle School: 614. Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. K. White Middle School and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
F. K. White Middle School is 102nd of 218 and Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy is 568th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).