Barnes El vs Veterans Memorial 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.
Barnes El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Veterans Memorial H S
Corpus Christi · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,026 students
| Measure | Barnes El Corpus Christi, Texas | Veterans Memorial H S Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1716 of 4,686 | #341 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #24099 of 50,301 | #4717 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 700 | 2,026 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 2,026 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 69% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Memorial H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 51.5).
- •Veterans Memorial H S does better on math proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Veterans Memorial H S does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Veterans Memorial H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 52.6%).
- •Barnes El does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.6).
- •Veterans Memorial H S is the larger school with 2,026 students compared with 700.
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 Barnes El better than Veterans Memorial H S?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Memorial H S ranks higher (64.3 vs 51.5 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 Barnes El and Veterans Memorial H S?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes El: 700. Veterans Memorial H S: 2,026. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes El and Veterans Memorial H S rank in Texas?
Barnes El is 1716th of 4,686 and Veterans Memorial H S is 341st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).