Curtistene S McCowan Middle vs Desoto H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Glenn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Desoto H S
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,936 students
| Measure | Curtistene S McCowan Middle Glenn Heights, Texas | Desoto H S Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1621 of 1,684 | #1098 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13590 of 15,369 | #11521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 643 | 1,936 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 1,936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| city | Glenn Heights | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 21.1).
- •Desoto H S does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Desoto H S does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Desoto H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 78.5%).
- •Desoto H S does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.0).
- •Desoto H S is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 643.
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 Curtistene S McCowan Middle better than Desoto H S?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto H S ranks higher (37.7 vs 21.1 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 Curtistene S McCowan Middle and Desoto H S?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Glenn Heights and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle: 643. Desoto H S: 1,936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtistene S McCowan Middle and Desoto H S rank in Texas?
Curtistene S McCowan Middle is 1621st of 1,684 and Desoto H S is 1098th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).