Clark Middle vs Harper El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Middle
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Harper El
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Clark Middle Princeton, Texas | Harper El Princeton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,684 | #2661 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3947 of 15,369 | #31519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 40.6).
- •Clark Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Clark Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Harper El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 64.5%).
- •Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.9).
- •Harper El is the larger school with 642 students compared with 479.
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 Harper El?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Middle ranks higher (67.2 vs 40.6 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 Clark Middle and Harper El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle: 479. Harper El: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle and Harper El rank in Texas?
Clark Middle is 349th of 1,684 and Harper El is 2661st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).