Sam Houston High School vs Washington/Marion Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sam Houston High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
Lake Charles · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
| Measure | Sam Houston High School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Washington/Marion Magnet High School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 246 | #179 of 246 |
| National rank | #895 of 16,910 | #8006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,141 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 47% |
| 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 51.5).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 47%).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 62%).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Washington/Marion Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.8).
- •Sam Houston High School is the larger school with 1,141 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 Sam Houston High School better than Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston High School ranks higher (82.9 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 Sam Houston High School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam Houston High School: 1,141. Washington/Marion Magnet High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam Houston High School and Washington/Marion Magnet High School rank in Louisiana?
Sam Houston High School is 11th of 246 and Washington/Marion Magnet High School is 179th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).