Buffalo Gap El vs Jim Ned Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Gap El
Buffalo Gap · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
224 students
Jim Ned Middle
Tuscola · Public middle · Grades 7–8
245 students
| Measure | Buffalo Gap El Buffalo Gap, Texas | Jim Ned Middle Tuscola, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 4,686 | #210 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3821 of 50,301 | #2520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 224 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Buffalo Gap | Tuscola |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Gap El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 74.1).
- •Jim Ned Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Buffalo Gap El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Jim Ned Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 16.5%).
- •Buffalo Gap El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.3).
- •Jim Ned Middle is the larger school with 245 students compared with 224.
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 Buffalo Gap El better than Jim Ned Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Gap El ranks higher (82.1 vs 74.1 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 Buffalo Gap El and Jim Ned Middle?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Gap and Tuscola in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Gap El: 224. Jim Ned Middle: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Gap El and Jim Ned Middle rank in Texas?
Buffalo Gap El is 232nd of 4,686 and Jim Ned Middle is 210th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).