Mead Middle vs Yes Prep - North Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
Yes Prep - North Central
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,002 students
| Measure | Mead Middle Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - North Central Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,684 | #805 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #11233 of 15,369 | #8992 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 910 | 1,002 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 1,002 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 71% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - North Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 33.3).
- •Yes Prep - North Central does better on math proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Yes Prep - North Central does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Mead Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 89.4%).
- •Mead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.3).
- •Yes Prep - North Central is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 910.
- •Mead Middle is a public school while Yes Prep - North Central is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mead Middle better than Yes Prep - North Central?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - North Central ranks higher (47.8 vs 33.3 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 Mead Middle and Yes Prep - North Central?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Middle: 910. Yes Prep - North Central: 1,002. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Middle and Yes Prep - North Central rank in Texas?
Mead Middle is 1327th of 1,684 and Yes Prep - North Central is 805th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).