Academy H S vs Mendenhall El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy H S
Plano · Public high · Grades 9–12
275 students
Mendenhall El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Academy H S Plano, Texas | Mendenhall El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 1,419 | #2924 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1747 of 16,910 | #33230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 38.1).
- •Mendenhall El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Academy H S does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 35%).
- •Academy H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 82.4%).
- •Mendenhall El is the larger school with 563 students compared with 275.
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 Academy H S better than Mendenhall El?
On the Success Index (US), Academy H S ranks higher (76.9 vs 38.1 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 Academy H S and Mendenhall El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy H S: 275. Mendenhall El: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy H S and Mendenhall El rank in Texas?
Academy H S is 98th of 1,419 and Mendenhall El is 2924th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).