Bailey Middle vs Valor South Austin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Valor South Austin
Austin · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,364 students
| Measure | Bailey Middle Austin, Texas | Valor South Austin Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #373 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #4202 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 785 | 1,364 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 1,364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailey Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Valor South Austin does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Valor South Austin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 34.1%).
- •Bailey Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.7).
- •Valor South Austin is the larger school with 1,364 students compared with 785.
- •Bailey Middle is a public school while Valor South Austin is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Valor South Austin?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bailey Middle and Valor South Austin?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Middle: 785. Valor South Austin: 1,364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Middle and Valor South Austin rank in Texas?
Bailey Middle is 373rd of 1,684 and Valor South Austin is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).