Laura B Wallace Middle vs R C Barton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laura B Wallace Middle
Kyle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
R C Barton Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students
| Measure | Laura B Wallace Middle Kyle, Texas | R C Barton Middle Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #921 of 1,684 | #269 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8814 of 15,369 | #3225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 831 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 71% |
| city | Kyle | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R C Barton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 44.6).
- •R C Barton Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 41%).
- •R C Barton Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •R C Barton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 47.1%).
- •Laura B Wallace Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.8).
- •R C Barton Middle is the larger school with 909 students compared with 831.
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 Wallace Middle better than R C Barton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), R C Barton Middle ranks higher (70.6 vs 44.6 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 Laura B Wallace Middle and R C Barton Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kyle and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laura B Wallace Middle: 831. R C Barton Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laura B Wallace Middle and R C Barton Middle rank in Texas?
Laura B Wallace Middle is 921st of 1,684 and R C Barton Middle is 269th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).