Garland McMeans J H vs Roy J Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 246 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
Roy J Smith Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,135 students
| Measure | Garland McMeans J H Katy, Texas | Roy J Smith Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,684 | #838 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1409 of 15,369 | #8174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,133 | 1,135 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 55% |
| city | Katy | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garland McMeans J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 47.6).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on math proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 57.8%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Roy J Smith Middle is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 1,133.
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 Roy J Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garland McMeans J H ranks higher (80.5 vs 47.6 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 Roy J Smith Middle?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Katy and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garland McMeans J H: 1,133. Roy J Smith Middle: 1,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garland McMeans J H and Roy J Smith Middle rank in Texas?
Garland McMeans J H is 108th of 1,684 and Roy J Smith Middle is 838th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).