Clack Middle vs Dyess El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clack Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Dyess El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Clack Middle Abilene, Texas | Dyess El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1100 of 1,684 | #1817 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9885 of 15,369 | #25030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dyess El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 39.7).
- •Dyess El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Dyess El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Dyess El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 68.1%).
- •Clack Middle does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.3).
- •Clack Middle is the larger school with 693 students compared with 621.
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 Clack Middle better than Dyess El?
On the Success Index (US), Dyess El ranks higher (50.2 vs 39.7 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 Clack Middle and Dyess El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clack Middle: 693. Dyess El: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clack Middle and Dyess El rank in Texas?
Clack Middle is 1100th of 1,684 and Dyess El is 1817th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).