Bailey Middle vs Bowie H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
Bowie H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,876 students
| Measure | Bailey Middle Austin, Texas | Bowie H S Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,684 | #25 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #4202 of 15,369 | #838 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 785 | 2,876 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 2,876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 82% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 65.8).
- •Bowie H S does better on math proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Bowie H S does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 54%).
- •Bowie H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 34.1%).
- •Bailey Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.6).
- •Bowie H S is the larger school with 2,876 students compared with 785.
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 Bailey Middle better than Bowie H S?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie H S ranks higher (83.2 vs 65.8 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 Bailey Middle and Bowie H S?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Middle: 785. Bowie H S: 2,876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Middle and Bowie H S rank in Texas?
Bailey Middle is 373rd of 1,684 and Bowie H S is 25th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).