Dunbar College Preparatory Academy vs Sgt William G Harrell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 904 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Dunbar College Preparatory Academy Lubbock, Texas | Sgt William G Harrell Middle Mercedes, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,684 | #1475 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12666 of 15,369 | #12291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Lubbock | Mercedes |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sgt William G Harrell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 26.0).
- •Sgt William G Harrell Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Sgt William G Harrell Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 97.7%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy better than Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sgt William G Harrell Middle ranks higher (28.1 vs 26.0 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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Sgt William G Harrell Middle?
About 904 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Mercedes in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy: 390. Sgt William G Harrell Middle: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Sgt William G Harrell Middle rank in Texas?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is 1513th of 1,684 and Sgt William G Harrell Middle is 1475th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).