Ad Wheat Middle vs Lowell Smith JR Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ad Wheat Middle
Cleburne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
998 students
Lowell Smith JR Int
Cleburne · Public middle · Grades 5–6
958 students
| Measure | Ad Wheat Middle Cleburne, Texas | Lowell Smith JR Int Cleburne, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1421 of 1,684 | #1195 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11819 of 15,369 | #10432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 998 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Cleburne | Cleburne |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Smith JR Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 30.5).
- •Lowell Smith JR Int does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Lowell Smith JR Int does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Ad Wheat Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Lowell Smith JR Int does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Ad Wheat Middle is the larger school with 998 students compared with 958.
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 Ad Wheat Middle better than Lowell Smith JR Int?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Smith JR Int ranks higher (37.1 vs 30.5 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 Ad Wheat Middle and Lowell Smith JR Int?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cleburne and Cleburne in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ad Wheat Middle: 998. Lowell Smith JR Int: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ad Wheat Middle and Lowell Smith JR Int rank in Texas?
Ad Wheat Middle is 1421st of 1,684 and Lowell Smith JR Int is 1195th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).