Amtech Career Academy vs Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amtech Career Academy
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
22 students
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
427 students
| Measure | Amtech Career Academy Amarillo, Texas | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #139 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #1747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 22 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 22 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amtech Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 78.4).
- •Amtech Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 31.4%).
- •Amtech Career Academy does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 16.4).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is the larger school with 427 students compared with 22.
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 Amtech Career Academy better than Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Amtech Career Academy ranks higher (81.7 vs 78.4 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 Amtech Career Academy and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amtech Career Academy: 22. Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amtech Career Academy and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle rank in Texas?
Amtech Career Academy is unranked and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 139th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).