Lake Charles College Prep vs Oak Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Charles College Prep
Lake Charles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
624 students
Oak Park Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Lake Charles College Prep Lake Charles, Louisiana | Oak Park Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 246 | #182 of 218 |
| National rank | #8406 of 16,910 | #8336 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 624 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Charles College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 46.8).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Lake Charles College Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 83%).
- •Oak Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Charles College Prep is the larger school with 624 students compared with 388.
- •Lake Charles College Prep is a charter school while Oak Park Middle School is a public 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 Lake Charles College Prep better than Oak Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Charles College Prep ranks higher (49.9 vs 46.8 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 Lake Charles College Prep and Oak Park Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Charles College Prep: 624. Oak Park Middle School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Charles College Prep and Oak Park Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Lake Charles College Prep is 186th of 246 and Oak Park Middle School is 182nd of 218 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).