Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center vs Piner Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
Sherman · Public other · Grades PK–PK
224 students
Piner Middle
Sherman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
| Measure | Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center Sherman, Texas | Piner Middle Sherman, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #767 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #7732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 224 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Sherman | Sherman |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 85.7%).
- •Piner Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Piner Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 224.
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 Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center better than Piner Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center and Piner Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sherman and Sherman in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center: 224. Piner Middle: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center and Piner Middle rank in Texas?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is unranked and Piner Middle is 767th of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).