Austin El vs Cooper H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
Cooper H S
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,570 students
| Measure | Austin El Abilene, Texas | Cooper H S Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 4,686 | #868 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #20104 of 50,301 | #9501 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 729 | 1,570 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 1,570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 45.8).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 61.4%).
- •Cooper H S does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.4).
- •Cooper H S is the larger school with 1,570 students compared with 729.
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 Austin El better than Cooper H S?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (57.2 vs 45.8 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 Austin El and Cooper H S?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 729. Cooper H S: 1,570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Cooper H S rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1296th of 4,686 and Cooper H S is 868th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).