Commander William C McCool Academy vs Smithville J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 598 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
Smithville J H
Smithville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
416 students
| Measure | Commander William C McCool Academy Lubbock, Texas | Smithville J H Smithville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,684 | #698 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8733 of 15,369 | #7294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Lubbock | Smithville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithville J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 44.9).
- •Smithville J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 56.5%).
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 Smithville J H?
On the Success Index (US), Smithville J H ranks higher (51.6 vs 44.9 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 Smithville J H?
About 598 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Smithville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Commander William C McCool Academy: 416. Smithville J H: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Commander William C McCool Academy and Smithville J H rank in Texas?
Commander William C McCool Academy is 914th of 1,684 and Smithville J H is 698th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).