Lake Belton Middle vs North Belton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Belton Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
North Belton Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
979 students
| Measure | Lake Belton Middle Temple, Texas | North Belton Middle Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,684 | #402 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5435 of 15,369 | #4463 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Belton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 60.2).
- •North Belton Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •North Belton Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Lake Belton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 36.9%).
- •Lake Belton Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
- •North Belton Middle is the larger school with 979 students compared with 803.
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 Lake Belton Middle better than North Belton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Belton Middle ranks higher (64.6 vs 60.2 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 Lake Belton Middle and North Belton Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Belton Middle: 803. North Belton Middle: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Belton Middle and North Belton Middle rank in Texas?
Lake Belton Middle is 491st of 1,684 and North Belton Middle is 402nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).