Bowie Middle vs Douglas Benold Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 620 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
Douglas Benold Middle
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
| Measure | Bowie Middle Amarillo, Texas | Douglas Benold Middle Georgetown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 1,684 | #339 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9883 of 15,369 | #3891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 721 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Amarillo | Georgetown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Benold Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 39.7).
- •Douglas Benold Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Douglas Benold Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Douglas Benold Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 88.1%).
- •Douglas Benold Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Bowie Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 720.
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 Bowie Middle better than Douglas Benold Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Benold Middle ranks higher (67.5 vs 39.7 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 Bowie Middle and Douglas Benold Middle?
About 620 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Georgetown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie Middle: 721. Douglas Benold Middle: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie Middle and Douglas Benold Middle rank in Texas?
Bowie Middle is 1099th of 1,684 and Douglas Benold Middle is 339th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).