Moss Bluff Middle School vs Westlake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Westlake High School
Westlake · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
| Measure | Moss Bluff Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Westlake High School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #11 of 218 | #20 of 246 |
| National rank | #672 of 15,369 | #1341 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 781 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 87% |
| city | Lake Charles | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moss Bluff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 79.6).
- •Westlake High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 44.1%).
- •Westlake High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.8).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 487.
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 Middle School better than Westlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Moss Bluff Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 79.6 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 Middle School and Westlake High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moss Bluff Middle School: 781. Westlake High School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moss Bluff Middle School and Westlake High School rank in Louisiana?
Moss Bluff Middle School is 11th of 218 and Westlake High School is 20th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).