Hamlet El vs River Road Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlet El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
River Road Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
294 students
| Measure | Hamlet El Amarillo, Texas | River Road Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4487 of 4,686 | #756 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45658 of 50,301 | #7667 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Road Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 18.7).
- •River Road Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •River Road Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •River Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 97.9%).
- •Hamlet El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •River Road Middle is the larger school with 294 students compared with 280.
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 Hamlet El better than River Road Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Road Middle ranks higher (49.9 vs 18.7 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 Hamlet El and River Road Middle?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamlet El: 280. River Road Middle: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamlet El and River Road Middle rank in Texas?
Hamlet El is 4487th of 4,686 and River Road Middle is 756th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).