Gainesville J H vs Lindsay El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville J H
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Lindsay El
Lindsay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students
| Measure | Gainesville J H Gainesville, Texas | Lindsay El Lindsay, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,684 | #140 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9925 of 15,369 | #2527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 422 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 7.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| city | Gainesville | Lindsay |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindsay El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 39.5).
- •Lindsay El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Lindsay El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Lindsay El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 63.5%).
- •Lindsay El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.6).
- •Gainesville J H is the larger school with 422 students compared with 268.
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 Gainesville J H better than Lindsay El?
On the Success Index (US), Lindsay El ranks higher (84.8 vs 39.5 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 Gainesville J H and Lindsay El?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Lindsay in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville J H: 422. Lindsay El: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville J H and Lindsay El rank in Texas?
Gainesville J H is 1107th of 1,684 and Lindsay El is 140th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).