Athens Middle vs Bel Air El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athens Middle
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
Bel Air El
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Athens Middle Athens, Texas | Bel Air El Athens, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1176 of 1,684 | #3522 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10315 of 15,369 | #37324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 660 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 31.8).
- •Athens Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Athens Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Athens Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 81.9%).
- •Athens Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.6).
- •Athens Middle is the larger school with 660 students compared with 465.
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 Athens Middle better than Bel Air El?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Middle ranks higher (37.7 vs 31.8 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 Athens Middle and Bel Air El?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Middle: 660. Bel Air El: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Middle and Bel Air El rank in Texas?
Athens Middle is 1176th of 1,684 and Bel Air El is 3522nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).