Carpenter Middle vs Rhodes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 439 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
Rhodes Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students
| Measure | Carpenter Middle Plano, Texas | Rhodes Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,684 | #1537 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6918 of 15,369 | #12866 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| city | Plano | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 25.0).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 96.3%).
- •Carpenter Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.6).
- •Carpenter Middle is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
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 Rhodes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Middle ranks higher (53.4 vs 25.0 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 Rhodes Middle?
About 439 km in a straight line, between Plano and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Middle: 462. Rhodes Middle: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Middle and Rhodes Middle rank in Texas?
Carpenter Middle is 653rd of 1,684 and Rhodes Middle is 1537th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).