Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park vs Noel Grisham Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
Noel Grisham Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park Austin, Texas | Noel Grisham Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #717 of 4,686 | #151 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12349 of 50,301 | #1943 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Noel Grisham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 68.5).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Noel Grisham Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 25.5%).
- •Noel Grisham Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.5).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is the larger school with 742 students compared with 615.
- •Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is a charter school while Noel Grisham Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park better than Noel Grisham Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Noel Grisham Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 68.5 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 Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park and Noel Grisham Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park: 742. Noel Grisham Middle: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park and Noel Grisham Middle rank in Texas?
Harmony Science Academy - Cedar Park is 717th of 4,686 and Noel Grisham Middle is 151st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).