Douglas Benold Middle vs Jo Ann Ford El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Benold Middle
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
Jo Ann Ford El
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Douglas Benold Middle Georgetown, Texas | Jo Ann Ford El Georgetown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,684 | #728 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3891 of 15,369 | #12434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 720 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| city | Georgetown | Georgetown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.5 vs 68.4).
- •Jo Ann Ford El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Jo Ann Ford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 21.3%).
- •Jo Ann Ford El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.1).
- •Douglas Benold Middle is the larger school with 720 students compared with 504.
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 Douglas Benold Middle better than Jo Ann Ford El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Douglas Benold Middle and Jo Ann Ford El?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Georgetown and Georgetown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Benold Middle: 720. Jo Ann Ford El: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Benold Middle and Jo Ann Ford El rank in Texas?
Douglas Benold Middle is 339th of 1,684 and Jo Ann Ford El is 728th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).