Cardiff J H vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Thornton Middle
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
| Measure | Cardiff J H Katy, Texas | Thornton Middle Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,684 | #1073 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8286 of 15,369 | #9732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardiff J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 40.4).
- •Cardiff J H does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Cardiff J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 82.5%).
- •Cardiff J H does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.5).
- •Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 803.
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 Cardiff J H better than Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cardiff J H ranks higher (47.0 vs 40.4 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 Cardiff J H and Thornton Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardiff J H: 803. Thornton Middle: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardiff J H and Thornton Middle rank in Texas?
Cardiff J H is 854th of 1,684 and Thornton Middle is 1073rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).