Clark Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 241 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
Smith El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Clark Middle Frisco, Texas | Smith El Frisco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,684 | #460 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1665 of 15,369 | #7803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 824 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| city | Frisco | Frisco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 75.3).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 23.5%).
- •Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Clark Middle is the larger school with 824 students compared with 642.
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 Clark Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Middle ranks higher (78.8 vs 75.3 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 Clark Middle and Smith El?
About 241 m in a straight line, between Frisco and Frisco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle: 824. Smith El: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Clark Middle is 133rd of 1,684 and Smith El is 460th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).