Covington Middle vs Small Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Small Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
| Measure | Covington Middle Austin, Texas | Small Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,684 | #264 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8563 of 15,369 | #3131 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Small Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 45.7).
- •Small Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Small Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Small Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 52.4%).
- •Covington Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.7).
- •Small Middle is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 632.
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 Small Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Small Middle ranks higher (71.0 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 Small Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Covington Middle: 632. Small Middle: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Covington Middle and Small Middle rank in Texas?
Covington Middle is 890th of 1,684 and Small Middle is 264th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).