Ball Early Childhood Center vs Jim Barnes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Early Childhood Center
Seguin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
422 students
Jim Barnes Middle
Seguin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Ball Early Childhood Center Seguin, Texas | Jim Barnes Middle Seguin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1273 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #10897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Seguin | Seguin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Barnes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 87.9%).
- •Jim Barnes Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.3).
- •Jim Barnes Middle is the larger school with 762 students compared with 422.
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 Ball Early Childhood Center better than Jim Barnes Middle?
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 Ball Early Childhood Center and Jim Barnes Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Seguin and Seguin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Early Childhood Center: 422. Jim Barnes Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Early Childhood Center and Jim Barnes Middle rank in Texas?
Ball Early Childhood Center is unranked and Jim Barnes Middle is 1273rd of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).