Jefferson Middle vs Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 852 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Port Arthur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Port Arthur, Texas | Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1568 of 1,684 | #156 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13118 of 15,369 | #2022 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 857 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 63% |
| city | Port Arthur | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 23.5).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 92.4%).
- •Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
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 Jefferson Middle better than Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 23.5 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 Jefferson Middle and Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle?
About 852 km in a straight line, between Port Arthur and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 857. Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle rank in Texas?
Jefferson Middle is 1568th of 1,684 and Lubbock-Cooper Laura Bush Middle is 156th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).