Central Heights Middle vs Idalou Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 690 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Heights Middle
Nacogdoches · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
Idalou Middle
Idalou · Public middle · Grades 5–8
286 students
| Measure | Central Heights Middle Nacogdoches, Texas | Idalou Middle Idalou, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,684 | #181 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3911 of 15,369 | #2321 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 286 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 64% |
| city | Nacogdoches | Idalou |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idalou Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 67.4).
- •Idalou Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Idalou Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Idalou Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 28%).
- •Idalou Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
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 Central Heights Middle better than Idalou Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Idalou Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 67.4 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 Central Heights Middle and Idalou Middle?
About 690 km in a straight line, between Nacogdoches and Idalou in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Heights Middle: 286. Idalou Middle: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Heights Middle and Idalou Middle rank in Texas?
Central Heights Middle is 343rd of 1,684 and Idalou Middle is 181st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).