Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School vs Washington/Marion Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
92 students
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Washington/Marion Magnet High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 697 | #179 of 246 |
| National rank | #36525 of 50,301 | #8006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 92 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 33.1).
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 95.7%).
- •Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.7).
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 92.
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 Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School better than Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington/Marion Magnet High School ranks higher (51.5 vs 33.1 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 Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School: 92. Washington/Marion Magnet High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School rank in Louisiana?
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School is 660th of 697 and Washington/Marion Magnet High School is 179th of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).