Barbara Walker El vs Forney H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Walker El
Heartland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
709 students
Forney H S
Forney · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,582 students
| Measure | Barbara Walker El Heartland, Texas | Forney H S Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2782 of 4,686 | #153 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #32226 of 50,301 | #2459 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 709 | 2,582 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 2,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 74% |
| city | Heartland | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forney H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 39.5).
- •Forney H S does better on math proficiency (74% vs 43%).
- •Forney H S does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Forney H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Forney H S does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.2).
- •Forney H S is the larger school with 2,582 students compared with 709.
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 Barbara Walker El better than Forney H S?
On the Success Index (US), Forney H S ranks higher (73.5 vs 39.5 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 Barbara Walker El and Forney H S?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Heartland and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Walker El: 709. Forney H S: 2,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Walker El and Forney H S rank in Texas?
Barbara Walker El is 2782nd of 4,686 and Forney H S is 153rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).