Bob Hope School vs Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Hope School
Port Arthur · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
473 students
Jefferson Middle
Port Arthur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Bob Hope School Port Arthur, Texas | Jefferson Middle Port Arthur, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,684 | #1568 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8928 of 15,369 | #13118 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 473 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Port Arthur | Port Arthur |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bob Hope School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 23.5).
- •Bob Hope School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Bob Hope School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Bob Hope School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 92.4%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.6).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 857 students compared with 473.
- •Bob Hope School is a charter school while Jefferson Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bob Hope School better than Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bob Hope School ranks higher (44.0 vs 23.5 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 Bob Hope School and Jefferson Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Port Arthur in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Hope School: 473. Jefferson Middle: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Hope School and Jefferson Middle rank in Texas?
Bob Hope School is 939th of 1,684 and Jefferson Middle is 1568th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).