Gunn J H vs Smithson Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunn J H
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
879 students
Smithson Valley Middle
Spring Branch · Public middle · Grades 6–8
880 students
| Measure | Gunn J H Arlington, Texas | Smithson Valley Middle Spring Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #672 of 1,684 | #118 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7058 of 15,369 | #1534 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 879 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 80% |
| city | Arlington | Spring Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithson Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 52.7).
- •Smithson Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •Smithson Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Smithson Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 68.6%).
- •Gunn J H does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.0).
- •Smithson Valley Middle is the larger school with 880 students compared with 879.
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 Gunn J H better than Smithson Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithson Valley Middle ranks higher (79.7 vs 52.7 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 Gunn J H and Smithson Valley Middle?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Spring Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunn J H: 879. Smithson Valley Middle: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunn J H and Smithson Valley Middle rank in Texas?
Gunn J H is 672nd of 1,684 and Smithson Valley Middle is 118th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).