Harlingen H S - South vs Moises Vela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlingen H S - South
Harlingen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,019 students
Moises Vela Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Harlingen H S - South Harlingen, Texas | Moises Vela Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1168 of 1,419 | #727 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12302 of 16,910 | #7480 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,019 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 2,019 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 50% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moises Vela Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 34.5).
- •Moises Vela Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44.5%).
- •Moises Vela Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Moises Vela Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 70.9%).
- •Moises Vela Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Harlingen H S - South is the larger school with 2,019 students compared with 761.
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 Harlingen H S - South better than Moises Vela Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Moises Vela Middle ranks higher (50.8 vs 34.5 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 Harlingen H S - South and Moises Vela Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlingen H S - South: 2,019. Moises Vela Middle: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlingen H S - South and Moises Vela Middle rank in Texas?
Harlingen H S - South is 1168th of 1,419 and Moises Vela Middle is 727th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).