Gillis Elementary School vs Sam Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 8.3 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
Sam Houston High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
| Measure | Gillis Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Sam Houston High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 697 | #11 of 246 |
| National rank | #3892 of 50,301 | #895 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 650 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.0 vs 82.9).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 53.7%).
- •Gillis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Sam Houston High School is the larger school with 1,141 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 Sam Houston High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gillis Elementary School and Sam Houston High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillis Elementary School: 650. Sam Houston High School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillis Elementary School and Sam Houston High School rank in Louisiana?
Gillis Elementary School is 66th of 697 and Sam Houston High School is 11th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).