Bear Branch El vs Cedric C Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Branch El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
489 students
Cedric C Smith
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
738 students
| Measure | Bear Branch El Magnolia, Texas | Cedric C Smith Magnolia, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1034 of 4,686 | #1620 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16825 of 50,301 | #23231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 489 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| city | Magnolia | Magnolia |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Branch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 52.7).
- •Cedric C Smith does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 57%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Cedric C Smith is the larger school with 738 students compared with 489.
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 Bear Branch El better than Cedric C Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Branch El ranks higher (61.9 vs 52.7 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 Bear Branch El and Cedric C Smith?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Magnolia in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Branch El: 489. Cedric C Smith: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Branch El and Cedric C Smith rank in Texas?
Bear Branch El is 1034th of 4,686 and Cedric C Smith is 1620th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).