Kingwood Middle vs Polk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 360 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingwood Middle
Kingwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students
Polk Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Kingwood Middle Kingwood, Texas | Polk Middle Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 1,684 | #993 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5073 of 15,369 | #9302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 973 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 973 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 44% |
| city | Kingwood | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 42.4).
- •Kingwood Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Kingwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Kingwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 73.5%).
- •Polk Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Polk Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 973.
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 Kingwood Middle better than Polk Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kingwood Middle ranks higher (61.9 vs 42.4 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 Kingwood Middle and Polk Middle?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Kingwood and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingwood Middle: 973. Polk Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingwood Middle and Polk Middle rank in Texas?
Kingwood Middle is 458th of 1,684 and Polk Middle is 993rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).