Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School vs Sam Houston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
265 students
Sam Houston High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
| Measure | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Sam Houston High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #191 of 218 | #11 of 246 |
| National rank | #9392 of 15,369 | #895 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 85% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 42.0).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 30%).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 51%).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 90.6%).
- •Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.8).
- •Sam Houston High School is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 265.
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 Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School better than Sam Houston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston High School ranks higher (82.9 vs 42.0 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 Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School and Sam Houston High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School: 265. Sam Houston High School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School and Sam Houston High School rank in Louisiana?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is 191st of 218 and Sam Houston High School is 11th of 246 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).