Billy Baines Middle vs Ronald Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 5.4 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
Ronald Thornton Middle
Missouri City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,760 students
| Measure | Billy Baines Middle Missouri City, Texas | Ronald Thornton Middle Missouri City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,684 | #424 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3854 of 15,369 | #4673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,383 | 1,760 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 1,760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Missouri City | Missouri City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Billy Baines Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 63.7).
- •Billy Baines Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Billy Baines Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 41.6%).
- •Ronald Thornton Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.4).
- •Ronald Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,760 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 Ronald Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Billy Baines Middle ranks higher (67.6 vs 63.7 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 Billy Baines Middle and Ronald Thornton Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Missouri City and Missouri City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Baines Middle: 1,383. Ronald Thornton Middle: 1,760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Baines Middle and Ronald Thornton Middle rank in Texas?
Billy Baines Middle is 334th of 1,684 and Ronald Thornton Middle is 424th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).