Palo Alto Middle vs Roy J Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Alto Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Roy J Smith Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,135 students
| Measure | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas | Roy J Smith Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1508 of 1,684 | #838 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12622 of 15,369 | #8174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 1,135 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 1,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roy J Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 26.3).
- •Roy J Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Roy J Smith Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Roy J Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 76.7%).
- •Palo Alto Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.5).
- •Roy J Smith Middle is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 781.
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 Palo Alto Middle better than Roy J Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Roy J Smith Middle ranks higher (47.6 vs 26.3 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 Palo Alto Middle and Roy J Smith Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto Middle: 781. Roy J Smith Middle: 1,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto Middle and Roy J Smith Middle rank in Texas?
Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 and Roy J Smith Middle is 838th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).