First Colony Middle vs Highlands El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 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
Highlands El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | First Colony Middle Sugar Land, Texas | Highlands El Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,684 | #463 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2515 of 15,369 | #7897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,270 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| city | Sugar Land | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 74.1).
- •First Colony Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Highlands El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.0).
- •First Colony Middle is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 541.
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 Highlands El?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands El ranks higher (75.1 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 Highlands El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Colony Middle: 1,270. Highlands El: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Colony Middle and Highlands El rank in Texas?
First Colony Middle is 209th of 1,684 and Highlands El is 463rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).