Fern Bluff El vs James Garland Walsh Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Bluff El
Round Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
James Garland Walsh Middle
Round Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
| Measure | Fern Bluff El Round Rock, Texas | James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #126 of 4,686 | #25 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2354 of 50,301 | #520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 596 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 89% |
| city | Round Rock | Round Rock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Garland Walsh Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 85.2).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 71%).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Fern Bluff El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 13.3%).
- •Fern Bluff El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 596.
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 Fern Bluff El better than James Garland Walsh Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Garland Walsh Middle ranks higher (87.4 vs 85.2 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 Fern Bluff El and James Garland Walsh Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Round Rock and Round Rock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Bluff El: 596. James Garland Walsh Middle: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Bluff El and James Garland Walsh Middle rank in Texas?
Fern Bluff El is 126th of 4,686 and James Garland Walsh Middle is 25th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).