Dickinson J H vs Giles Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickinson J H
Texas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
Giles Middle
Texas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
| Measure | Dickinson J H Texas City, Texas | Giles Middle Texas City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 1,684 | #1639 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5281 of 15,369 | #13828 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,060 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Texas City | Texas City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickinson J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 19.7).
- •Dickinson J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 86.4%).
- •Giles Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Dickinson J H is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 553.
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 Dickinson J H better than Giles Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dickinson J H ranks higher (60.9 vs 19.7 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 Dickinson J H and Giles Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Texas City and Texas City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson J H: 1,060. Giles Middle: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson J H and Giles Middle rank in Texas?
Dickinson J H is 480th of 1,684 and Giles Middle is 1639th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).