Sulphur High School vs Westlake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Louisiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sulphur High School
Sulphur · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students
Westlake High School
Westlake · Public high · Grades 9–12
487 students
| Measure | Sulphur High School Sulphur, Louisiana | Westlake High School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 246 | #20 of 246 |
| National rank | #1573 of 16,910 | #1341 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,911 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 87% |
| city | Sulphur | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 78.1).
- •Westlake High School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Sulphur High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Sulphur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 44.1%).
- •Westlake High School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.1).
- •Sulphur High School is the larger school with 1,911 students compared with 487.
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 Sulphur High School better than Westlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 78.1 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 Sulphur High School and Westlake High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Sulphur and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sulphur High School: 1,911. Westlake High School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sulphur High School and Westlake High School rank in Louisiana?
Sulphur High School is 24th of 246 and Westlake High School is 20th of 246 among high schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).