Bessie Coleman Middle vs Cockrell Hill El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Coleman Middle
Cedar Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
Cockrell Hill El
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–2
397 students
| Measure | Bessie Coleman Middle Cedar Hill, Texas | Cockrell Hill El Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,684 | #3681 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10497 of 15,369 | #38461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 488 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Cedar Hill | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie Coleman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 30.1).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Cockrell Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 74.2%).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.5).
- •Bessie Coleman Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 397.
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 Bessie Coleman Middle better than Cockrell Hill El?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie Coleman Middle ranks higher (36.7 vs 30.1 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 Bessie Coleman Middle and Cockrell Hill El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cedar Hill and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Coleman Middle: 488. Cockrell Hill El: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Coleman Middle and Cockrell Hill El rank in Texas?
Bessie Coleman Middle is 1202nd of 1,684 and Cockrell Hill El is 3681st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).