Garland McMeans J H vs Jeanette Hayes El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garland McMeans J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
Jeanette Hayes El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
| Measure | Garland McMeans J H Katy, Texas | Jeanette Hayes El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,684 | #183 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1409 of 15,369 | #2993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,133 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeanette Hayes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 80.5).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Jeanette Hayes El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 33%).
- •Jeanette Hayes El does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •Garland McMeans J H is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 515.
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 Garland McMeans J H better than Jeanette Hayes El?
On the Success Index (US), Jeanette Hayes El ranks higher (83.8 vs 80.5 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 Garland McMeans J H and Jeanette Hayes El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garland McMeans J H: 1,133. Jeanette Hayes El: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garland McMeans J H and Jeanette Hayes El rank in Texas?
Garland McMeans J H is 108th of 1,684 and Jeanette Hayes El is 183rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).