Sam Rayburn vs Stephen F Austin
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sam Rayburn
Bryan · Public middle · Grades 5–6
728 students
Stephen F Austin
Bryan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,177 students
| Measure | Sam Rayburn Bryan, Texas | Stephen F Austin Bryan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1082 of 1,684 | #1244 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9796 of 15,369 | #10697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 728 | 1,177 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 1,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Bryan | Bryan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Rayburn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 35.8).
- •Sam Rayburn does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Stephen F Austin does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Sam Rayburn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 73.8%).
- •Sam Rayburn does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Stephen F Austin is the larger school with 1,177 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 Sam Rayburn better than Stephen F Austin?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Rayburn ranks higher (40.1 vs 35.8 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 Sam Rayburn and Stephen F Austin?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bryan and Bryan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam Rayburn: 728. Stephen F Austin: 1,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam Rayburn and Stephen F Austin rank in Texas?
Sam Rayburn is 1082nd of 1,684 and Stephen F Austin is 1244th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).