Ringgold Middle vs Veterans Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ringgold Middle
Rio Grande City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Veterans Middle
Rio Grande City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Ringgold Middle Rio Grande City, Texas | Veterans Middle Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 1,684 | #1169 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10906 of 15,369 | #10299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 639 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 34.8).
- •Veterans Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Veterans Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Veterans Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96.1%).
- •Ringgold Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Veterans Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 639.
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 Ringgold Middle better than Veterans Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Middle ranks higher (37.9 vs 34.8 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 Ringgold Middle and Veterans Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ringgold Middle: 639. Veterans Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ringgold Middle and Veterans Middle rank in Texas?
Ringgold Middle is 1276th of 1,684 and Veterans Middle is 1169th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).