Jones Middle vs Ross Sterling Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Middle
Humble · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,235 students
Ross Sterling Middle
Humble · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
| Measure | Jones Middle Humble, Texas | Ross Sterling Middle Humble, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1239 of 1,684 | #1314 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10667 of 15,369 | #11177 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,235 | 888 |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | 888 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Humble | Humble |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 33.6).
- •Jones Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Jones Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Jones Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Ross Sterling Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Jones Middle is the larger school with 1,235 students compared with 888.
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 Jones Middle better than Ross Sterling Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Middle ranks higher (35.9 vs 33.6 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 Jones Middle and Ross Sterling Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Humble and Humble in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Middle: 1,235. Ross Sterling Middle: 888. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Middle and Ross Sterling Middle rank in Texas?
Jones Middle is 1239th of 1,684 and Ross Sterling Middle is 1314th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).