E Merle Smith Middle vs Odem J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E Merle Smith Middle
Sinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
Odem J H
Odem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
| Measure | E Merle Smith Middle Sinton, Texas | Odem J H Odem, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,684 | #635 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9079 of 15,369 | #6761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Sinton | Odem |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odem J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 43.4).
- •Odem J H does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Odem J H does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •E Merle Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 67.2%).
- •E Merle Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •E Merle Smith Middle is the larger school with 425 students compared with 204.
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 E Merle Smith Middle better than Odem J H?
On the Success Index (US), Odem J H ranks higher (54.1 vs 43.4 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 E Merle Smith Middle and Odem J H?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Sinton and Odem in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E Merle Smith Middle: 425. Odem J H: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E Merle Smith Middle and Odem J H rank in Texas?
E Merle Smith Middle is 964th of 1,684 and Odem J H is 635th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).