Bowie Middle vs Humphrey's Highland El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 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
Humphrey's Highland El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Bowie Middle Amarillo, Texas | Humphrey's Highland El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 1,684 | #1903 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9883 of 15,369 | #25819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 721 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Humphrey's Highland El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 39.7).
- •Humphrey's Highland El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Humphrey's Highland El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Bowie Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 567.
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 Humphrey's Highland El?
On the Success Index (US), Humphrey's Highland El ranks higher (49.0 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 Humphrey's Highland El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie Middle: 721. Humphrey's Highland El: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie Middle and Humphrey's Highland El rank in Texas?
Bowie Middle is 1099th of 1,684 and Humphrey's Highland El is 1903rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).