Briesemeister Middle vs Jim Barnes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briesemeister Middle
Seguin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
798 students
Jim Barnes Middle
Seguin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Briesemeister Middle Seguin, Texas | Jim Barnes Middle Seguin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1589 of 1,684 | #1273 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13299 of 15,369 | #10897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 798 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 38% |
| city | Seguin | Seguin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Barnes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 22.6).
- •Jim Barnes Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Jim Barnes Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Jim Barnes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 75.1%).
- •Jim Barnes Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.0).
- •Briesemeister Middle is the larger school with 798 students compared with 762.
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 Briesemeister Middle better than Jim Barnes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Barnes Middle ranks higher (34.8 vs 22.6 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 Briesemeister Middle and Jim Barnes Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Seguin and Seguin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briesemeister Middle: 798. Jim Barnes Middle: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briesemeister Middle and Jim Barnes Middle rank in Texas?
Briesemeister Middle is 1589th of 1,684 and Jim Barnes Middle is 1273rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).