Bel Air El vs South Athens El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
South Athens El
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Bel Air El Athens, Texas | South Athens El Athens, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3522 of 4,686 | #2064 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37324 of 50,301 | #27183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 62% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Athens El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 31.8).
- •South Athens El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •South Athens El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •South Athens El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 81.9%).
- •Bel Air El does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Bel Air El is the larger school with 465 students compared with 457.
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 South Athens El?
On the Success Index (US), South Athens El ranks higher (47.0 vs 31.8 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 South Athens El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air El: 465. South Athens El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air El and South Athens El rank in Texas?
Bel Air El is 3522nd of 4,686 and South Athens El is 2064th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).