Austin Middle vs Houston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Austin Middle Amarillo, Texas | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1123 of 1,684 | #1251 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10016 of 15,369 | #10755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 35.5).
- •Austin Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Austin Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Austin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 88.5%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.2).
- •Austin Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 556.
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 Austin Middle better than Houston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Middle ranks higher (39.1 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 Austin Middle and Houston Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle: 708. Houston Middle: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle and Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Austin Middle is 1123rd of 1,684 and Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).