Lyford Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyford Middle
Lyford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
Smith El
Raymondville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Lyford Middle Lyford, Texas | Smith El Raymondville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 1,684 | #4065 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9814 of 15,369 | #41357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Lyford | Raymondville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 25.6).
- •Lyford Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Lyford Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Lyford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Lyford Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 299.
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 Lyford Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Lyford Middle ranks higher (40.0 vs 25.6 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 Lyford Middle and Smith El?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Lyford and Raymondville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyford Middle: 299. Smith El: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyford Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Lyford Middle is 1087th of 1,684 and Smith El is 4065th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).