Big Sandy J H vs Valley Mills J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sandy J H
Big Sandy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
138 students
Valley Mills J H
Valley Mills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
137 students
| Measure | Big Sandy J H Big Sandy, Texas | Valley Mills J H Valley Mills, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,684 | #731 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6916 of 15,369 | #7509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 138 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Big Sandy | Valley Mills |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sandy J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 50.7).
- •Big Sandy J H does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Big Sandy J H does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Valley Mills J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 58%).
- •Big Sandy J H does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.4).
- •Big Sandy J H is the larger school with 138 students compared with 137.
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 Big Sandy J H better than Valley Mills J H?
On the Success Index (US), Big Sandy J H ranks higher (53.4 vs 50.7 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 Big Sandy J H and Valley Mills J H?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Big Sandy and Valley Mills in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy J H: 138. Valley Mills J H: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy J H and Valley Mills J H rank in Texas?
Big Sandy J H is 652nd of 1,684 and Valley Mills J H is 731st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).