Laura B Negley El vs R C Barton Middle
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.
Laura B Negley El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
845 students
R C Barton Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students
| Measure | Laura B Negley El Kyle, Texas | R C Barton Middle Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #622 of 4,686 | #269 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10801 of 50,301 | #3225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 845 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| city | Kyle | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.7 vs 70.6).
- •R C Barton Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Laura B Negley El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Laura B Negley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 29.8%).
- •Laura B Negley El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.8).
- •R C Barton Middle is the larger school with 909 students compared with 845.
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 Laura B Negley El better than R C Barton Middle?
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 Laura B Negley El and R C Barton Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kyle and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura B Negley El: 845. R C Barton Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura B Negley El and R C Barton Middle rank in Texas?
Laura B Negley El is 622nd of 4,686 and R C Barton Middle is 269th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).