Alexander Middle vs Pearland J H South
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Middle
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
765 students
Pearland J H South
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students
| Measure | Alexander Middle Pearland, Texas | Pearland J H South Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,684 | #277 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2275 of 15,369 | #3286 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 765 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 70.3).
- •Alexander Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Pearland J H South does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Alexander Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Pearland J H South does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.0).
- •Alexander Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 764.
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 Alexander Middle better than Pearland J H South?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Middle ranks higher (75.4 vs 70.3 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 Alexander Middle and Pearland J H South?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Middle: 765. Pearland J H South: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Middle and Pearland J H South rank in Texas?
Alexander Middle is 177th of 1,684 and Pearland J H South is 277th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).