Brown Middle vs Herman Furlough JR Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Middle
Forney · Public middle · Grades 7–8
568 students
Herman Furlough JR Middle
Terrell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,166 students
| Measure | Brown Middle Forney, Texas | Herman Furlough JR Middle Terrell, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,684 | #1290 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7695 of 15,369 | #11024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 1,166 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| city | Forney | Terrell |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 34.2).
- •Brown Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Brown Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Brown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 76.5%).
- •Brown Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Herman Furlough JR Middle is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 568.
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 Brown Middle better than Herman Furlough JR Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 34.2 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 Brown Middle and Herman Furlough JR Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Forney and Terrell in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Middle: 568. Herman Furlough JR Middle: 1,166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Middle and Herman Furlough JR Middle rank in Texas?
Brown Middle is 763rd of 1,684 and Herman Furlough JR Middle is 1290th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).