Lacy El vs Southard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lacy El
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
Southard Middle
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Lacy El Princeton, Texas | Southard Middle Princeton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3081 of 4,686 | #1079 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34372 of 50,301 | #9778 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 595 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 36.4).
- •Southard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 68.1%).
- •Lacy El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.2).
- •Southard Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 595.
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 Lacy El better than Southard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southard Middle ranks higher (40.2 vs 36.4 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 Lacy El and Southard Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lacy El: 595. Southard Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lacy El and Southard Middle rank in Texas?
Lacy El is 3081st of 4,686 and Southard Middle is 1079th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).