Memorial Middle vs Vernon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
Vernon Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle Harlingen, Texas | Vernon Middle Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,684 | #1049 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9323 of 15,369 | #9630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 705 | 631 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 40.9).
- •Memorial Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 89.2%).
- •Vernon Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 705 students compared with 631.
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 Memorial Middle better than Vernon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle ranks higher (42.3 vs 40.9 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 Memorial Middle and Vernon Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle: 705. Vernon Middle: 631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle and Vernon Middle rank in Texas?
Memorial Middle is 996th of 1,684 and Vernon Middle is 1049th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).