Ball H S vs Burnet El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball H S
Galveston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Burnet El
Galveston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
562 students
| Measure | Ball H S Galveston, Texas | Burnet El Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1213 of 1,419 | #3934 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12827 of 16,910 | #40250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,905 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Galveston | Galveston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 27.2).
- •Burnet El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Ball H S does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Ball H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 92.3%).
- •Burnet El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •Ball H S is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 562.
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 Ball H S better than Burnet El?
On the Success Index (US), Ball H S ranks higher (32.2 vs 27.2 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 Ball H S and Burnet El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Galveston and Galveston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball H S: 1,905. Burnet El: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball H S and Burnet El rank in Texas?
Ball H S is 1213th of 1,419 and Burnet El is 3934th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).