Brown Middle vs Smith Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Smith Int
Forney · Public middle · Grades 5–6
680 students
| Measure | Brown Middle Forney, Texas | Smith Int Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #763 of 1,684 | #874 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7695 of 15,369 | #8414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 568 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Forney | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 46.5).
- •Brown Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Brown Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Smith Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 75.7%).
- •Smith Int does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Smith Int is the larger school with 680 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 Smith Int?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Middle ranks higher (49.7 vs 46.5 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 Smith Int?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Forney and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Middle: 568. Smith Int: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Middle and Smith Int rank in Texas?
Brown Middle is 763rd of 1,684 and Smith Int is 874th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).