Harris Middle School vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Tennessee, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Middle School
Shelbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
977 students
Houston Middle School
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
972 students
| Measure | Harris Middle School Shelbyville, Tennessee | Houston Middle School Germantown, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #241 of 307 | #21 of 307 |
| National rank | #15056 of 15,369 | #2561 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 977 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 61% |
| city | Shelbyville | Germantown |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 10.4).
- •Houston Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 23%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 18%).
- •Harris Middle School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 972.
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 Harris Middle School better than Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Middle School ranks higher (73.9 vs 10.4 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 Harris Middle School and Houston Middle School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Germantown in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris Middle School: 977. Houston Middle School: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris Middle School and Houston Middle School rank in Tennessee?
Harris Middle School is 241st of 307 and Houston Middle School is 21st of 307 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).