Billy Baines Middle vs Lawrence E Elkins H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billy Baines Middle
Missouri City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,383 students
Lawrence E Elkins H S
Missouri City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,848 students
| Measure | Billy Baines Middle Missouri City, Texas | Lawrence E Elkins H S Missouri City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,684 | #315 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #3854 of 15,369 | #4462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,383 | 2,848 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 2,848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| city | Missouri City | Missouri City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Billy Baines Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 65.3).
- •Billy Baines Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 36.1%).
- •Billy Baines Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.0).
- •Lawrence E Elkins H S is the larger school with 2,848 students compared with 1,383.
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 Billy Baines Middle better than Lawrence E Elkins H S?
On the Success Index (US), Billy Baines Middle ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.3 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 Billy Baines Middle and Lawrence E Elkins H S?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Missouri City and Missouri City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Baines Middle: 1,383. Lawrence E Elkins H S: 2,848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Baines Middle and Lawrence E Elkins H S rank in Texas?
Billy Baines Middle is 334th of 1,684 and Lawrence E Elkins H S is 315th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).