Covington Middle vs Cowan El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Covington Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
Cowan El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Covington Middle Austin, Texas | Cowan El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,684 | #423 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8563 of 15,369 | #7184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 45.7).
- •Cowan El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Cowan El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Cowan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 52.4%).
- •Cowan El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Covington Middle is the larger school with 632 students compared with 555.
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 Covington Middle better than Cowan El?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan El ranks higher (76.2 vs 45.7 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 Covington Middle and Cowan El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Middle: 632. Cowan El: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Middle and Cowan El rank in Texas?
Covington Middle is 890th of 1,684 and Cowan El is 423rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).