Amtech Career Academy vs Houston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 924 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amtech Career Academy
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
22 students
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Amtech Career Academy Amarillo, Texas | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1251 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #10755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 22 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 22 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amtech Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 35.5).
- •Amtech Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 88.5%).
- •Amtech Career Academy does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 12.9).
- •Houston Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 22.
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 Amtech Career Academy better than Houston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Amtech Career Academy ranks higher (81.7 vs 35.5 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 Amtech Career Academy and Houston Middle?
About 924 m in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amtech Career Academy: 22. Houston Middle: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amtech Career Academy and Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Amtech Career Academy is unranked and Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).