Piner Middle vs Wakefield El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piner Middle
Sherman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Wakefield El
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Piner Middle Sherman, Texas | Wakefield El Sherman, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,684 | #3914 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7732 of 15,369 | #40060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 831 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| city | Sherman | Sherman |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piner Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 27.6).
- •Piner Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Piner Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Piner Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 77.2%).
- •Piner Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Piner Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 324.
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 Piner Middle better than Wakefield El?
On the Success Index (US), Piner Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 27.6 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 Piner Middle and Wakefield El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sherman and Sherman in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piner Middle: 831. Wakefield El: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piner Middle and Wakefield El rank in Texas?
Piner Middle is 767th of 1,684 and Wakefield El is 3914th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).