Lamar Middle vs McCallum H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,109 students
McCallum H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,897 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle Austin, Texas | McCallum H S Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #159 of 1,684 | #104 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #2061 of 15,369 | #1858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,109 | 1,897 |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | 1,897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.7 vs 76.5).
- •McCallum H S does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •McCallum H S does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 23%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 17.9).
- •McCallum H S is the larger school with 1,897 students compared with 1,109.
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 Lamar Middle better than McCallum H S?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lamar Middle and McCallum H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle: 1,109. McCallum H S: 1,897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle and McCallum H S rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle is 159th of 1,684 and McCallum H S is 104th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).