Nolan Middle vs Union Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 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
Union Grove Middle
Harker Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
733 students
| Measure | Nolan Middle Harker Heights, Texas | Union Grove Middle Harker Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,684 | #346 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8597 of 15,369 | #3941 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,068 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Harker Heights | Harker Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 45.6).
- •Union Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 47.8%).
- •Nolan Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.8).
- •Nolan Middle is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 733.
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 Union Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Union Grove Middle ranks higher (67.3 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 Union Grove Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Harker Heights and Harker Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nolan Middle: 1,068. Union Grove Middle: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nolan Middle and Union Grove Middle rank in Texas?
Nolan Middle is 895th of 1,684 and Union Grove Middle is 346th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).