Gillis Elementary School vs Moss Bluff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillis Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
Moss Bluff Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Gillis Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Moss Bluff Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #66 of 697 | #11 of 218 |
| National rank | #3892 of 50,301 | #672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moss Bluff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 82.0).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 53.7%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 650.
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 Gillis Elementary School better than Moss Bluff Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Moss Bluff Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 82.0 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 Gillis Elementary School and Moss Bluff Middle School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillis Elementary School: 650. Moss Bluff Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillis Elementary School and Moss Bluff Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Gillis Elementary School is 66th of 697 and Moss Bluff Middle School is 11th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).