Gainesville J H vs W E Chalmers El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 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
W E Chalmers El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
703 students
| Measure | Gainesville J H Gainesville, Texas | W E Chalmers El Gainesville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,684 | #3690 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9925 of 15,369 | #38576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 422 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 30.0).
- •W E Chalmers El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Gainesville J H does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Gainesville J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 73.5%).
- •Gainesville J H does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.5).
- •W E Chalmers El is the larger school with 703 students compared with 422.
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 W E Chalmers El?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville J H ranks higher (39.5 vs 30.0 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 W E Chalmers El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville J H: 422. W E Chalmers El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville J H and W E Chalmers El rank in Texas?
Gainesville J H is 1107th of 1,684 and W E Chalmers El is 3690th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).