First Colony Middle vs Fort Settlement Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Colony Middle
Sugar Land · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
Fort Settlement Middle
Sugar Land · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,504 students
| Measure | First Colony Middle Sugar Land, Texas | Fort Settlement Middle Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,684 | #57 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2515 of 15,369 | #794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,504 |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | 1,504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 91% |
| city | Sugar Land | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Settlement Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 74.1).
- •Fort Settlement Middle does better on math proficiency (91% vs 70%).
- •Fort Settlement Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 66%).
- •Fort Settlement Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 27.6%).
- •First Colony Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.8).
- •Fort Settlement Middle is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 1,270.
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 First Colony Middle better than Fort Settlement Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Settlement Middle ranks higher (84.7 vs 74.1 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 First Colony Middle and Fort Settlement Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Colony Middle: 1,270. Fort Settlement Middle: 1,504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Colony Middle and Fort Settlement Middle rank in Texas?
First Colony Middle is 209th of 1,684 and Fort Settlement Middle is 57th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).