George Welch Elementary School vs West Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Welch Elementary School
West Monroe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
West Ridge Middle School
West Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | George Welch Elementary School West Monroe, Louisiana | West Ridge Middle School West Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 697 | #22 of 218 |
| National rank | #4483 of 50,301 | #1061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 429 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 86% |
| city | West Monroe | West Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 80.9).
- •West Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •West Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 90%).
- •George Welch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 41.1%).
- •West Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •West Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 429.
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 George Welch Elementary School better than West Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Middle School ranks higher (82.9 vs 80.9 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 George Welch Elementary School and West Ridge Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between West Monroe and West Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Welch Elementary School: 429. West Ridge Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Welch Elementary School and West Ridge Middle School rank in Louisiana?
George Welch Elementary School is 79th of 697 and West Ridge Middle School is 22nd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).