Barksdale El vs Plano West Senior H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barksdale El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Plano West Senior H S
Plano · Public high · Grades 11–12
2,559 students
| Measure | Barksdale El Plano, Texas | Plano West Senior H S Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 4,686 | #1249 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #2549 of 50,301 | #13195 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 547 | 2,559 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 2,559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 10% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barksdale El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 30.7).
- •Barksdale El does better on math proficiency (79% vs 10%).
- •Barksdale El does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 12%).
- •Barksdale El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 21.8%).
- •Barksdale El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •Plano West Senior H S is the larger school with 2,559 students compared with 547.
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 Barksdale El better than Plano West Senior H S?
On the Success Index (US), Barksdale El ranks higher (84.7 vs 30.7 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 Barksdale El and Plano West Senior H S?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barksdale El: 547. Plano West Senior H S: 2,559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barksdale El and Plano West Senior H S rank in Texas?
Barksdale El is 142nd of 4,686 and Plano West Senior H S is 1249th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).