Bowie Middle vs Nimitz H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Nimitz H S
Irving · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,343 students
| Measure | Bowie Middle Irving, Texas | Nimitz H S Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 1,684 | #1111 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #11223 of 15,369 | #11671 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 730 | 2,343 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 2,343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nimitz H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 33.3).
- •Nimitz H S does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Nimitz H S does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Nimitz H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 89%).
- •Bowie Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Nimitz H S is the larger school with 2,343 students compared with 730.
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 Nimitz H S?
On the Success Index (US), Nimitz H S ranks higher (37.2 vs 33.3 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 Bowie Middle and Nimitz H S?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie Middle: 730. Nimitz H S: 2,343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie Middle and Nimitz H S rank in Texas?
Bowie Middle is 1323rd of 1,684 and Nimitz H S is 1111th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).