Bell H S vs Shady Brook El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell H S
Hurst · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,411 students
Shady Brook El
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
582 students
| Measure | Bell H S Hurst, Texas | Shady Brook El Bedford, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1333 of 1,419 | #1996 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14067 of 16,910 | #26626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,411 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 2,411 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Hurst | Bedford |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Brook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 26.5).
- •Shady Brook El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Shady Brook El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Bell H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 64.3%).
- •Shady Brook El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.0).
- •Bell H S is the larger school with 2,411 students compared with 582.
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 Bell H S better than Shady Brook El?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Brook El ranks higher (47.8 vs 26.5 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 Bell H S and Shady Brook El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hurst and Bedford in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell H S: 2,411. Shady Brook El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell H S and Shady Brook El rank in Texas?
Bell H S is 1333rd of 1,419 and Shady Brook El is 1996th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).