Herman E Utley Middle vs J W Williams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman E Utley Middle
Rockwall · Public middle · Grades 7–8
968 students
J W Williams Middle
Rockwall · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students
| Measure | Herman E Utley Middle Rockwall, Texas | J W Williams Middle Rockwall, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,684 | #101 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3408 of 15,369 | #1343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 968 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 76% |
| city | Rockwall | Rockwall |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Williams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 69.7).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 31.7%).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.0).
- •Herman E Utley Middle is the larger school with 968 students compared with 819.
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 Herman E Utley Middle better than J W Williams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J W Williams Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 69.7 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 Herman E Utley Middle and J W Williams Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Rockwall and Rockwall in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman E Utley Middle: 968. J W Williams Middle: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman E Utley Middle and J W Williams Middle rank in Texas?
Herman E Utley Middle is 285th of 1,684 and J W Williams Middle is 101st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).