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Best Lake Charles Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,184 students in Lake Charles, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Charles, LA are Grand Lake High School, Moss Bluff Middle School and S. J. Welsh Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Charles, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Charles have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Charles, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Moss Bluff Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1104 Recreation Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
F. K. White Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Medora
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Charles, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Charles, LA include Grand Lake High School, Moss Bluff Middle School and S. J. Welsh Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Charles?
8 public middle schools are located in Lake Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lake Charles are often viewed compared to one another?

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