Gladewater Middle vs Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladewater Middle
Gladewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
371 students
Houston Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
372 students
| Measure | Gladewater Middle Gladewater, Texas | Houston Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 1,684 | #1160 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10920 of 15,369 | #10250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 371 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Gladewater | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 34.7).
- •Houston Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Gladewater Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Gladewater Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 88.2%).
- •Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.1).
- •Houston Academy is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 Gladewater Middle better than Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy ranks higher (38.1 vs 34.7 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 Gladewater Middle and Houston Academy?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Gladewater and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladewater Middle: 371. Houston Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladewater Middle and Houston Academy rank in Texas?
Gladewater Middle is 1278th of 1,684 and Houston Academy is 1160th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).