Ball H S vs Parker El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 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
Parker El
Galveston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students
| Measure | Ball H S Galveston, Texas | Parker El Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1213 of 1,419 | #2394 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12827 of 16,910 | #29611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,905 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| city | Galveston | Galveston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 32.2).
- •Parker El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Parker El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Ball H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 84.2%).
- •Parker El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.3).
- •Ball H S is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 436.
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 Parker El?
On the Success Index (US), Parker El ranks higher (43.5 vs 32.2 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 Parker El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Galveston and Galveston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball H S: 1,905. Parker El: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball H S and Parker El rank in Texas?
Ball H S is 1213th of 1,419 and Parker El is 2394th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).