Carpenter Middle vs Hughston El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
462 students
Hughston El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas | Hughston El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,684 | #122 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6918 of 15,369 | #2258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 53.4).
- •Hughston El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Hughston El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Hughston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 61.5%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.5).
- •Carpenter Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 379.
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 Carpenter Middle better than Hughston El?
On the Success Index (US), Hughston El ranks higher (85.4 vs 53.4 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 Carpenter Middle and Hughston El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Middle: 462. Hughston El: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Middle and Hughston El rank in Texas?
Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 and Hughston El is 122nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).