Hempstead Middle vs Lyford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 442 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead Middle
Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
Lyford Middle
Lyford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Hempstead Middle Hempstead, Texas | Lyford Middle Lyford, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1525 of 1,684 | #1087 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12758 of 15,369 | #9814 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| city | Hempstead | Lyford |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 25.5).
- •Lyford Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Lyford Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Lyford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 82%).
- •Hempstead Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Hempstead Middle is the larger school with 300 students compared with 299.
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 Hempstead Middle better than Lyford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lyford Middle ranks higher (40.0 vs 25.5 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 Hempstead Middle and Lyford Middle?
About 442 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Lyford in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead Middle: 300. Lyford Middle: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead Middle and Lyford Middle rank in Texas?
Hempstead Middle is 1525th of 1,684 and Lyford Middle is 1087th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).