Nolan Middle vs Skipcha El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nolan Middle
Harker Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,068 students
Skipcha El
Harker Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
937 students
| Measure | Nolan Middle Harker Heights, Texas | Skipcha El Harker Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,684 | #1307 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8597 of 15,369 | #20161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,068 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Harker Heights | Harker Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skipcha El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 45.6).
- •Nolan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 48.8%).
- •Skipcha El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Nolan Middle is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 937.
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 Nolan Middle better than Skipcha El?
On the Success Index (US), Skipcha El ranks higher (57.2 vs 45.6 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 Nolan Middle and Skipcha El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Harker Heights and Harker Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nolan Middle: 1,068. Skipcha El: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nolan Middle and Skipcha El rank in Texas?
Nolan Middle is 895th of 1,684 and Skipcha El is 1307th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).