E Merle Smith Middle vs Sanger Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 594 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
Sanger Middle
Sanger · Public middle · Grades 7–8
426 students
| Measure | E Merle Smith Middle Sinton, Texas | Sanger Middle Sanger, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 1,684 | #544 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9079 of 15,369 | #5995 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 425 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Sinton | Sanger |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanger Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 43.4).
- •Sanger Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Sanger Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Sanger Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 64%).
- •E Merle Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.8).
- •Sanger Middle is the larger school with 426 students compared with 425.
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 Sanger Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sanger Middle ranks higher (57.6 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 Sanger Middle?
About 594 km in a straight line, between Sinton and Sanger in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E Merle Smith Middle: 425. Sanger Middle: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E Merle Smith Middle and Sanger Middle rank in Texas?
E Merle Smith Middle is 964th of 1,684 and Sanger Middle is 544th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).