Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 329 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
Pine Valley Middle
Porter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
| Measure | Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle Dallas, Texas | Pine Valley Middle Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 1,684 | #950 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13046 of 15,369 | #8991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| city | Dallas | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 23.9).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Pine Valley Middle is the larger school with 741 students compared with 740.
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 Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle better than Pine Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Valley Middle ranks higher (43.8 vs 23.9 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 Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle and Pine Valley Middle?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle: 740. Pine Valley Middle: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle and Pine Valley Middle rank in Texas?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is 1556th of 1,684 and Pine Valley Middle is 950th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).