Finley J H vs Howard J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finley J H
Waxahachie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
Howard J H
Waxahachie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students
| Measure | Finley J H Waxahachie, Texas | Howard J H Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,684 | #541 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6343 of 15,369 | #5985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 839 | 918 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 918 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | Waxahachie | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 56.0).
- •Howard J H does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Howard J H does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Finley J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 50.2%).
- •Finley J H does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •Howard J H is the larger school with 918 students compared with 839.
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 Finley J H better than Howard J H?
On the Success Index (US), Howard J H ranks higher (57.6 vs 56.0 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 Finley J H and Howard J H?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waxahachie and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finley J H: 839. Howard J H: 918. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finley J H and Howard J H rank in Texas?
Finley J H is 584th of 1,684 and Howard J H is 541st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).