Heritage Middle vs Irons Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Irons Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Lubbock, Texas | Irons Middle Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 1,684 | #589 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4421 of 15,369 | #6387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 55.8).
- •Heritage Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 69%).
- •Irons Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.1).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 636.
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 Heritage Middle better than Irons Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (64.8 vs 55.8 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 Heritage Middle and Irons Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 821. Irons Middle: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Irons Middle rank in Texas?
Heritage Middle is 399th of 1,684 and Irons Middle is 589th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).