Lamar Middle vs Temple H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar Middle
Temple · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Temple H S
Temple · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,320 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle Temple, Texas | Temple H S Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1391 of 1,684 | #917 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #11623 of 15,369 | #9973 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 553 | 2,320 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 2,320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Temple H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 31.5).
- •Temple H S does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Temple H S does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Temple H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 76.5%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Temple H S is the larger school with 2,320 students compared with 553.
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 Temple H S?
On the Success Index (US), Temple H S ranks higher (44.0 vs 31.5 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 Lamar Middle and Temple H S?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle: 553. Temple H S: 2,320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle and Temple H S rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle is 1391st of 1,684 and Temple H S is 917th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).