Highland Middle vs L A Gililland El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
L A Gililland El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Highland Middle Fort Worth, Texas | L A Gililland El Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,684 | #2877 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4792 of 15,369 | #32894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 38.6).
- •Highland Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Highland Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Highland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 75%).
- •L A Gililland El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Highland Middle is the larger school with 700 students compared with 503.
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 Highland Middle better than L A Gililland El?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle ranks higher (63.1 vs 38.6 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 Highland Middle and L A Gililland El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle: 700. L A Gililland El: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle and L A Gililland El rank in Texas?
Highland Middle is 434th of 1,684 and L A Gililland El is 2877th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).