Abernathy El vs Shepard El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 483 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abernathy El
Abernathy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Shepard El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Abernathy El Abernathy, Texas | Shepard El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #916 of 4,686 | #186 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15148 of 50,301 | #3055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| city | Abernathy | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 64.4).
- •Shepard El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Shepard El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Shepard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 51.3%).
- •Shepard El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
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 Abernathy El better than Shepard El?
On the Success Index (US), Shepard El ranks higher (83.7 vs 64.4 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 Abernathy El and Shepard El?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Abernathy and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abernathy El: 400. Shepard El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abernathy El and Shepard El rank in Texas?
Abernathy El is 916th of 4,686 and Shepard El is 186th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).