Commander William C McCool Academy vs Overton El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Commander William C McCool Academy
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
416 students
Overton El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Commander William C McCool Academy Lubbock, Texas | Overton El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,684 | #3813 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8733 of 15,369 | #39352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Commander William C McCool Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 28.8).
- •Commander William C McCool Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 88.5%).
- •Overton El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.0).
- •Commander William C McCool Academy is the larger school with 416 students compared with 260.
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 Commander William C McCool Academy better than Overton El?
On the Success Index (US), Commander William C McCool Academy ranks higher (44.9 vs 28.8 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 Commander William C McCool Academy and Overton El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commander William C McCool Academy: 416. Overton El: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commander William C McCool Academy and Overton El rank in Texas?
Commander William C McCool Academy is 914th of 1,684 and Overton El is 3813th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).