Moss Bluff Elementary School vs Washington/Marion Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Moss Bluff Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Washington/Marion Magnet High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 697 | #179 of 246 |
| National rank | #3583 of 50,301 | #8006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 969 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 47% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 51.5).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 85.3%).
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.3).
- •Moss Bluff Elementary School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 597.
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 Moss Bluff Elementary School better than Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Moss Bluff Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 51.5 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 Moss Bluff Elementary School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moss Bluff Elementary School: 969. Washington/Marion Magnet High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moss Bluff Elementary School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School rank in Louisiana?
Moss Bluff Elementary School is 59th of 697 and Washington/Marion Magnet High School is 179th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).