Texas Middle vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 430 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Texas Middle
Texarkana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,421 students
Thornton Middle
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
| Measure | Texas Middle Texarkana, Texas | Thornton Middle Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #985 of 1,684 | #1073 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9208 of 15,369 | #9732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,421 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | Texarkana | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Texas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 40.4).
- •Thornton Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Thornton Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Texas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 82.5%).
- •Texas Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Thornton Middle is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 1,421.
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 Texas Middle better than Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Texas Middle ranks higher (42.8 vs 40.4 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 Texas Middle and Thornton Middle?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Texas Middle: 1,421. Thornton Middle: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Texas Middle and Thornton Middle rank in Texas?
Texas Middle is 985th of 1,684 and Thornton Middle is 1073rd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).