Alto Bonito El vs Sam Fordyce El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alto Bonito El
Rio Grande City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
Sam Fordyce El
Sullivan City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Alto Bonito El Rio Grande City, Texas | Sam Fordyce El Sullivan City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2834 of 4,686 | #2589 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32598 of 50,301 | #31031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 588 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Sullivan City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Fordyce El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 39.0).
- •Alto Bonito El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Alto Bonito El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Sam Fordyce El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Sam Fordyce El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.8).
- •Alto Bonito El is the larger school with 588 students compared with 356.
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 Alto Bonito El better than Sam Fordyce El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Fordyce El ranks higher (41.4 vs 39.0 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 Alto Bonito El and Sam Fordyce El?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Sullivan City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alto Bonito El: 588. Sam Fordyce El: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alto Bonito El and Sam Fordyce El rank in Texas?
Alto Bonito El is 2834th of 4,686 and Sam Fordyce El is 2589th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).