Forest North El vs Noel Grisham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest North El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Noel Grisham Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Forest North El Austin, Texas | Noel Grisham Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2186 of 4,686 | #151 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28154 of 50,301 | #1943 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noel Grisham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 45.6).
- •Noel Grisham Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Noel Grisham Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Noel Grisham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 48.6%).
- •Forest North El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Noel Grisham Middle is the larger school with 615 students compared with 319.
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 Forest North El better than Noel Grisham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Noel Grisham Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 45.6 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 Forest North El and Noel Grisham Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest North El: 319. Noel Grisham Middle: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest North El and Noel Grisham Middle rank in Texas?
Forest North El is 2186th of 4,686 and Noel Grisham Middle is 151st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).