James Bowie Middle vs Malala Yousafzai
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bowie Middle
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,473 students
Malala Yousafzai
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,118 students
| Measure | James Bowie Middle Richmond, Texas | Malala Yousafzai Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,684 | #1050 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2966 of 15,369 | #17001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,473 | 1,118 |
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 1,118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Bowie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 61.7).
- •Malala Yousafzai does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 36.5%).
- •Malala Yousafzai does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.0).
- •James Bowie Middle is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 1,118.
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 James Bowie Middle better than Malala Yousafzai?
On the Success Index (US), James Bowie Middle ranks higher (71.8 vs 61.7 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 James Bowie Middle and Malala Yousafzai?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie Middle: 1,473. Malala Yousafzai: 1,118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie Middle and Malala Yousafzai rank in Texas?
James Bowie Middle is 251st of 1,684 and Malala Yousafzai is 1050th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).