Alief Middle vs Heritage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 736 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Heritage Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Heritage Middle Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #399 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #4421 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| city | Houston | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 29.2).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 89.2%).
- •Alief Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
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 Alief Middle better than Heritage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (64.8 vs 29.2 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 Alief Middle and Heritage Middle?
About 736 km in a straight line, between Houston and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Heritage Middle: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Heritage Middle rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Heritage Middle is 399th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).