Heritage Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 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
Smith El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Lubbock, Texas | Smith El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #399 of 1,684 | #597 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4421 of 15,369 | #10289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 64.8).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 46.2%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 491.
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 Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (71.5 vs 64.8 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 Smith El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 821. Smith El: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Heritage Middle is 399th of 1,684 and Smith El is 597th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).