Pearland J H West vs Sam Jamison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearland J H West
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
941 students
Sam Jamison Middle
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 5–6
728 students
| Measure | Pearland J H West Pearland, Texas | Sam Jamison Middle Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,684 | #331 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3009 of 15,369 | #3844 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 941 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearland J H West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 67.7).
- •Sam Jamison Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Pearland J H West does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Pearland J H West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 54%).
- •Sam Jamison Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.8).
- •Pearland J H West is the larger school with 941 students compared with 728.
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 Pearland J H West better than Sam Jamison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pearland J H West ranks higher (71.6 vs 67.7 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 Pearland J H West and Sam Jamison Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearland J H West: 941. Sam Jamison Middle: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearland J H West and Sam Jamison Middle rank in Texas?
Pearland J H West is 256th of 1,684 and Sam Jamison Middle is 331st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).