Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle vs W H Gaston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 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
W H Gaston Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
| Measure | Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle Dallas, Texas | W H Gaston Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 1,684 | #1458 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13046 of 15,369 | #12136 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 38% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W H Gaston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 23.9).
- •W H Gaston Middle does better on math proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •W H Gaston Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •W H Gaston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.1%).
- •Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •W H Gaston Middle is the larger school with 757 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 W H Gaston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), W H Gaston Middle ranks higher (28.9 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 W H Gaston Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle: 740. W H Gaston Middle: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle and W H Gaston Middle rank in Texas?
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is 1556th of 1,684 and W H Gaston Middle is 1458th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).