Dowell Middle vs McKinney Boyd H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Middle
McKinney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
McKinney Boyd H S
McKinney · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,547 students
| Measure | Dowell Middle McKinney, Texas | McKinney Boyd H S McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,684 | #155 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #998 of 15,369 | #2463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 995 | 2,547 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 2,547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 54% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 73.5).
- •Dowell Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 54%).
- •McKinney Boyd H S does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •McKinney Boyd H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 22.4%).
- •Dowell Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •McKinney Boyd H S is the larger school with 2,547 students compared with 995.
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 Dowell Middle better than McKinney Boyd H S?
On the Success Index (US), Dowell Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 73.5 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 Dowell Middle and McKinney Boyd H S?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Middle: 995. McKinney Boyd H S: 2,547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Middle and McKinney Boyd H S rank in Texas?
Dowell Middle is 73rd of 1,684 and McKinney Boyd H S is 155th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).