Houston Middle vs Tascosa H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Tascosa H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,176 students
| Measure | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas | Tascosa H S Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1251 of 1,684 | #926 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #10755 of 15,369 | #10035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 556 | 2,176 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 2,176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tascosa H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 35.5).
- •Houston Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Tascosa H S does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Tascosa H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.5).
- •Tascosa H S is the larger school with 2,176 students compared with 556.
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 Houston Middle better than Tascosa H S?
On the Success Index (US), Tascosa H S ranks higher (43.7 vs 35.5 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 Houston Middle and Tascosa H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle: 556. Tascosa H S: 2,176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle and Tascosa H S rank in Texas?
Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 and Tascosa H S is 926th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).