Adkins Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adkins Middle
Corpus Christi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
Smith El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Adkins Middle Corpus Christi, Texas | Smith El Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,684 | #1835 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5849 of 15,369 | #25194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 518 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adkins Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 50.0).
- •Adkins Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Adkins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Adkins Middle is the larger school with 518 students compared with 457.
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 Adkins Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Adkins Middle ranks higher (58.2 vs 50.0 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 Adkins Middle and Smith El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adkins Middle: 518. Smith El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adkins Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Adkins Middle is 529th of 1,684 and Smith El is 1835th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).