Abell J H vs Barbara Yarbrough El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abell J H
Midland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,129 students
Barbara Yarbrough El
Midland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
691 students
| Measure | Abell J H Midland, Texas | Barbara Yarbrough El Midland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #882 of 1,684 | #2409 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8467 of 15,369 | #29709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,129 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 1,129 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Midland | Midland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abell J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 43.3).
- •Abell J H does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Barbara Yarbrough El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 54.3%).
- •Abell J H does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.9).
- •Abell J H is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 691.
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 Abell J H better than Barbara Yarbrough El?
On the Success Index (US), Abell J H ranks higher (46.2 vs 43.3 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 Abell J H and Barbara Yarbrough El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Midland and Midland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abell J H: 1,129. Barbara Yarbrough El: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abell J H and Barbara Yarbrough El rank in Texas?
Abell J H is 882nd of 1,684 and Barbara Yarbrough El is 2409th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).