Akins Early College H S vs Idea Bluff Springs Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akins Early College H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,421 students
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
| Measure | Akins Early College H S Austin, Texas | Idea Bluff Springs Academy Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,419 | #3709 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8063 of 16,910 | #38690 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,421 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 2,421 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Akins Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 29.8).
- •Akins Early College H S does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Akins Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Akins Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 84.1%).
- •Akins Early College H S does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •Akins Early College H S is the larger school with 2,421 students compared with 521.
- •Akins Early College H S is a public school while Idea Bluff Springs Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Akins Early College H S better than Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Akins Early College H S ranks higher (51.2 vs 29.8 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 Akins Early College H S and Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Akins Early College H S: 2,421. Idea Bluff Springs Academy: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Akins Early College H S and Idea Bluff Springs Academy rank in Texas?
Akins Early College H S is 705th of 1,419 and Idea Bluff Springs Academy is 3709th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).