Garland McMeans J H vs Joella Exley El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
Joella Exley El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
| Measure | Garland McMeans J H Katy, Texas | Joella Exley El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,684 | #374 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1409 of 15,369 | #6489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,133 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 69% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garland McMeans J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 77.4).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on math proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 37.9%).
- •Joella Exley El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Garland McMeans J H is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 868.
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 Joella Exley El?
On the Success Index (US), Garland McMeans J H ranks higher (80.5 vs 77.4 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 Joella Exley El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garland McMeans J H: 1,133. Joella Exley El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garland McMeans J H and Joella Exley El rank in Texas?
Garland McMeans J H is 108th of 1,684 and Joella Exley El is 374th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).