Clark Middle vs Southard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Southard Middle
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Clark Middle Princeton, Texas | Southard Middle Princeton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,684 | #1079 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3947 of 15,369 | #9778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 40.2).
- •Southard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 64.5%).
- •Clark Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •Southard Middle is the larger school with 929 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 Southard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Middle ranks higher (67.2 vs 40.2 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 Southard Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Middle: 479. Southard Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Middle and Southard Middle rank in Texas?
Clark Middle is 349th of 1,684 and Southard Middle is 1079th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).