Howard Dobbs El vs J W Williams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Dobbs El
Rockwall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
565 students
J W Williams Middle
Rockwall · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students
| Measure | Howard Dobbs El Rockwall, Texas | J W Williams Middle Rockwall, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1920 of 4,686 | #101 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25953 of 50,301 | #1343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 565 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 76% |
| city | Rockwall | Rockwall |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Williams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 48.8).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 44%).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 52.4%).
- •Howard Dobbs El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •J W Williams Middle is the larger school with 819 students compared with 565.
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 Howard Dobbs El better than J W Williams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), J W Williams Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 48.8 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 Howard Dobbs El and J W Williams Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rockwall and Rockwall in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Dobbs El: 565. J W Williams Middle: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Dobbs El and J W Williams Middle rank in Texas?
Howard Dobbs El is 1920th of 4,686 and J W Williams Middle is 101st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).