Hereford J H vs West Central El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford J H
Hereford · Public middle · Grades 6–7
534 students
West Central El
Hereford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
| Measure | Hereford J H Hereford, Texas | West Central El Hereford, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1069 of 1,684 | #4227 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9724 of 15,369 | #42728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 534 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Hereford | Hereford |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hereford J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 23.4).
- •Hereford J H does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hereford J H does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Hereford J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 81.3%).
- •Hereford J H does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.0).
- •Hereford J H is the larger school with 534 students compared with 331.
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 Hereford J H better than West Central El?
On the Success Index (US), Hereford J H ranks higher (40.4 vs 23.4 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 Hereford J H and West Central El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford J H: 534. West Central El: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford J H and West Central El rank in Texas?
Hereford J H is 1069th of 1,684 and West Central El is 4227th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).