Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School vs William Pitcher Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 297 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
William Pitcher Junior High School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
266 students
| Measure | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Lake Charles, Louisiana | William Pitcher Junior High School Covington, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #191 of 218 | #114 of 218 |
| National rank | #9392 of 15,369 | #3754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 265 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 51% |
| city | Lake Charles | Covington |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Pitcher Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 42.0).
- •William Pitcher Junior High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •William Pitcher Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •William Pitcher Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 90.6%).
- •William Pitcher Junior High School does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.1).
- •William Pitcher Junior High School is the larger school with 266 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 William Pitcher Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), William Pitcher Junior High School ranks higher (68.2 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 William Pitcher Junior High School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Covington in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School: 265. William Pitcher Junior High School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School and William Pitcher Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is 191st of 218 and William Pitcher Junior High School is 114th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).