Grantham Academy vs Mead Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students
Mead Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Grantham Academy Houston, Texas | Mead Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,684 | #1327 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10834 of 15,369 | #11233 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,006 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grantham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 33.3).
- •Grantham Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Grantham Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Grantham Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Mead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.0).
- •Grantham Academy is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 910.
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 Grantham Academy better than Mead Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grantham Academy ranks higher (35.1 vs 33.3 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 Grantham Academy and Mead Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grantham Academy: 1,006. Mead Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grantham Academy and Mead Middle rank in Texas?
Grantham Academy is 1265th of 1,684 and Mead Middle is 1327th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).