Achieve Early College H S vs McAllen H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Early College H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
428 students
McAllen H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | Achieve Early College H S McAllen, Texas | McAllen H S McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,419 | #770 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #2449 of 16,910 | #8655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 49% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achieve Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 49.0).
- •Achieve Early College H S does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 49%).
- •Achieve Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •McAllen H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 68.2%).
- •Achieve Early College H S does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •McAllen H S is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 428.
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 Achieve Early College H S better than McAllen H S?
On the Success Index (US), Achieve Early College H S ranks higher (73.5 vs 49.0 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 Achieve Early College H S and McAllen H S?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Early College H S: 428. McAllen H S: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Early College H S and McAllen H S rank in Texas?
Achieve Early College H S is 150th of 1,419 and McAllen H S is 770th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).