R C Loflin Middle vs Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R C Loflin Middle
Joshua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Burleson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students
| Measure | R C Loflin Middle Joshua, Texas | Tom and Nita Nichols Middle Burleson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,684 | #332 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8260 of 15,369 | #3848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| city | Joshua | Burleson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 47.2).
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 51.3%).
- •R C Loflin Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.8).
- •R C Loflin Middle is the larger school with 696 students compared with 654.
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 R C Loflin Middle better than Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tom and Nita Nichols Middle ranks higher (67.7 vs 47.2 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 R C Loflin Middle and Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Joshua and Burleson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R C Loflin Middle: 696. Tom and Nita Nichols Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R C Loflin Middle and Tom and Nita Nichols Middle rank in Texas?
R C Loflin Middle is 850th of 1,684 and Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is 332nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).