Academy H S vs Shepard El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Shepard El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Academy H S Plano, Texas | Shepard El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #98 of 1,419 | #186 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1747 of 16,910 | #3055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 65% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 76.9).
- •Shepard El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 34.5%).
- •Academy H S does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Academy H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 18.8%).
- •Academy H S does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Shepard El is the larger school with 400 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 Shepard El?
On the Success Index (US), Shepard El ranks higher (83.7 vs 76.9 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 Shepard El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy H S: 275. Shepard El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy H S and Shepard El rank in Texas?
Academy H S is 98th of 1,419 and Shepard El is 186th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).