Eastern Hills Middle vs Harker Heights El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern Hills Middle
Harker Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Harker Heights El
Harker Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | Eastern Hills Middle Harker Heights, Texas | Harker Heights El Harker Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1197 of 1,684 | #2298 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10446 of 15,369 | #28915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Harker Heights | Harker Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harker Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 37.0).
- •Harker Heights El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Harker Heights El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Harker Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Harker Heights El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.8).
- •Harker Heights El is the larger school with 706 students compared with 585.
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 Eastern Hills Middle better than Harker Heights El?
On the Success Index (US), Harker Heights El ranks higher (44.5 vs 37.0 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 Eastern Hills Middle and Harker Heights El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Harker Heights and Harker Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern Hills Middle: 585. Harker Heights El: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern Hills Middle and Harker Heights El rank in Texas?
Eastern Hills Middle is 1197th of 1,684 and Harker Heights El is 2298th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).