Giddings Middle vs Ponder J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 333 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Giddings Middle
Giddings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
Ponder J H
Ponder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
| Measure | Giddings Middle Giddings, Texas | Ponder J H Ponder, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #806 of 1,684 | #429 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7978 of 15,369 | #4714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| city | Giddings | Ponder |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponder J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 48.5).
- •Ponder J H does better on math proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Ponder J H does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Ponder J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 62.2%).
- •Giddings Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
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 Giddings Middle better than Ponder J H?
On the Success Index (US), Ponder J H ranks higher (63.5 vs 48.5 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 Giddings Middle and Ponder J H?
About 333 km in a straight line, between Giddings and Ponder in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giddings Middle: 389. Ponder J H: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giddings Middle and Ponder J H rank in Texas?
Giddings Middle is 806th of 1,684 and Ponder J H is 429th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).