Bel Air El vs Central Athens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air El
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Central Athens
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Bel Air El Athens, Texas | Central Athens Athens, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3522 of 4,686 | #4059 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37324 of 50,301 | #41318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 25.6).
- •Bel Air El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Bel Air El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Central Athens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 81.9%).
- •Bel Air El does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.7).
- •Central Athens is the larger school with 568 students compared with 465.
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 Bel Air El better than Central Athens?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air El ranks higher (31.8 vs 25.6 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 Bel Air El and Central Athens?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air El: 465. Central Athens: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air El and Central Athens rank in Texas?
Bel Air El is 3522nd of 4,686 and Central Athens is 4059th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).