Leon Heights El vs South Belton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leon Heights El
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
184 students
South Belton Middle
Belton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
| Measure | Leon Heights El Belton, Texas | South Belton Middle Belton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1603 of 4,686 | #744 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23114 of 50,301 | #7582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 184 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 184 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leon Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 50.4).
- •Leon Heights El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Leon Heights El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Leon Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 65.4%).
- •Leon Heights El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •South Belton Middle is the larger school with 667 students compared with 184.
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 Leon Heights El better than South Belton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leon Heights El ranks higher (52.9 vs 50.4 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 Leon Heights El and South Belton Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leon Heights El: 184. South Belton Middle: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leon Heights El and South Belton Middle rank in Texas?
Leon Heights El is 1603rd of 4,686 and South Belton Middle is 744th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).