Hondo H S vs McDowell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hondo H S
Hondo · Public high · Grades 9–12
518 students
McDowell Middle
Hondo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
403 students
| Measure | Hondo H S Hondo, Texas | McDowell Middle Hondo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #803 of 1,419 | #818 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8974 of 16,910 | #8064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Hondo | Hondo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.8 vs 48.1).
- •McDowell Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Hondo H S does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Hondo H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 67.2%).
- •Hondo H S does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Hondo H S is the larger school with 518 students compared with 403.
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 Hondo H S better than McDowell Middle?
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 Hondo H S and McDowell Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hondo and Hondo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hondo H S: 518. McDowell Middle: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hondo H S and McDowell Middle rank in Texas?
Hondo H S is 803rd of 1,419 and McDowell Middle is 818th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).