Bangs Middle vs Westwood J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bangs Middle
Bangs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
201 students
Westwood J H
Palestine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
200 students
| Measure | Bangs Middle Bangs, Texas | Westwood J H Palestine, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #888 of 1,684 | #1014 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8538 of 15,369 | #9434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 201 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Bangs | Palestine |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bangs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 41.8).
- •Westwood J H does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Bangs Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Bangs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 80%).
- •Westwood J H does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.5).
- •Bangs Middle is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 Bangs Middle better than Westwood J H?
On the Success Index (US), Bangs Middle ranks higher (45.8 vs 41.8 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 Bangs Middle and Westwood J H?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Bangs and Palestine in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bangs Middle: 201. Westwood J H: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bangs Middle and Westwood J H rank in Texas?
Bangs Middle is 888th of 1,684 and Westwood J H is 1014th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).