Austin H S vs Zilker El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,323 students
Zilker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Austin H S Austin, Texas | Zilker El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,419 | #260 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4138 of 16,910 | #4290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,323 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 2,323 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 63% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zilker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 66.6).
- •Zilker El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Austin H S does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Zilker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 24.1%).
- •Zilker El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.6).
- •Austin H S is the larger school with 2,323 students compared with 506.
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 H S better than Zilker El?
On the Success Index (US), Zilker El ranks higher (81.3 vs 66.6 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 H S and Zilker El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin H S: 2,323. Zilker El: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin H S and Zilker El rank in Texas?
Austin H S is 286th of 1,419 and Zilker El is 260th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).