Goodson Middle vs Salyards Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodson Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,360 students
Salyards Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,413 students
| Measure | Goodson Middle Cypress, Texas | Salyards Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #257 of 1,684 | #131 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3020 of 15,369 | #1640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,360 | 1,413 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salyards Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 71.5).
- •Salyards Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Salyards Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Salyards Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 41.8%).
- •Goodson Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.1).
- •Salyards Middle is the larger school with 1,413 students compared with 1,360.
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 Goodson Middle better than Salyards Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Salyards Middle ranks higher (79.1 vs 71.5 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 Goodson Middle and Salyards Middle?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodson Middle: 1,360. Salyards Middle: 1,413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodson Middle and Salyards Middle rank in Texas?
Goodson Middle is 257th of 1,684 and Salyards Middle is 131st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).