Sam Houston High School vs Westwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Westwood Elementary School
Westlake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
412 students
| Measure | Sam Houston High School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Westwood Elementary School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 246 | #513 of 697 |
| National rank | #895 of 16,910 | #23732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 1,141 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Lake Charles | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 52.1).
- •Sam Houston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 63.8%).
- •Westwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Sam Houston High School is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 412.
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 Westwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston High School ranks higher (82.9 vs 52.1 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 Sam Houston High School and Westwood Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam Houston High School: 1,141. Westwood Elementary School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam Houston High School and Westwood Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Sam Houston High School is 11th of 246 and Westwood Elementary School is 513th of 697 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).