Heritage Middle vs Whiteside El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Whiteside El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle Lubbock, Texas | Whiteside El Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 1,684 | #867 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4421 of 15,369 | #14434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.8 vs 65.6).
- •Whiteside El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 50.9%).
- •Whiteside El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Heritage Middle is the larger school with 821 students compared with 434.
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 Whiteside El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heritage Middle and Whiteside El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle: 821. Whiteside El: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle and Whiteside El rank in Texas?
Heritage Middle is 399th of 1,684 and Whiteside El is 867th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).