Kimbrough Middle vs Poteet H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimbrough Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,115 students
Poteet H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,523 students
| Measure | Kimbrough Middle Mesquite, Texas | Poteet H S Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 1,684 | #740 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8911 of 15,369 | #8410 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,523 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 1,523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poteet H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 44.1).
- •Poteet H S does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Poteet H S does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Poteet H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 69.3%).
- •Poteet H S does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Poteet H S is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 1,115.
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 Kimbrough Middle better than Poteet H S?
On the Success Index (US), Poteet H S ranks higher (49.9 vs 44.1 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 Kimbrough Middle and Poteet H S?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kimbrough Middle: 1,115. Poteet H S: 1,523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kimbrough Middle and Poteet H S rank in Texas?
Kimbrough Middle is 936th of 1,684 and Poteet H S is 740th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).