Carthage J H vs Shallowater Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 733 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carthage J H
Carthage · Public middle · Grades 7–8
398 students
Shallowater Middle
Shallowater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
| Measure | Carthage J H Carthage, Texas | Shallowater Middle Shallowater, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #732 of 1,684 | #76 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7516 of 15,369 | #1020 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 78% |
| city | Carthage | Shallowater |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shallowater Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 50.6).
- •Shallowater Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 44%).
- •Shallowater Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Shallowater Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 48.5%).
- •Shallowater Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.6).
- •Carthage J H is the larger school with 398 students compared with 397.
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 Carthage J H better than Shallowater Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shallowater Middle ranks higher (83.1 vs 50.6 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 Carthage J H and Shallowater Middle?
About 733 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Shallowater in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carthage J H: 398. Shallowater Middle: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carthage J H and Shallowater Middle rank in Texas?
Carthage J H is 732nd of 1,684 and Shallowater Middle is 76th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).