Dillingham El vs Piner Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillingham El
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades K–5
710 students
Piner Middle
Sherman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Dillingham El Sherman, Texas | Piner Middle Sherman, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2660 of 4,686 | #767 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31514 of 50,301 | #7732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 710 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Sherman | Sherman |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 40.6).
- •Piner Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 77.6%).
- •Piner Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Piner Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 710.
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 Dillingham El better than Piner Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Piner Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 40.6 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 Dillingham El and Piner Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Sherman and Sherman in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillingham El: 710. Piner Middle: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillingham El and Piner Middle rank in Texas?
Dillingham El is 2660th of 4,686 and Piner Middle is 767th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).