Big Sandy H S vs Colorado River Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sandy H S
Big Sandy · Public high · Grades 9–12
191 students
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
Bastrop · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students
| Measure | Big Sandy H S Big Sandy, Texas | Colorado River Collegiate Academy Bastrop, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #794 of 1,419 | #134 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8901 of 16,910 | #2225 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 191 | 190 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 190 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 90% |
| city | Big Sandy | Bastrop |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colorado River Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 48.0).
- •Colorado River Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (90% vs 32%).
- •Colorado River Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Colorado River Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 47.6%).
- •Big Sandy H S does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.6).
- •Big Sandy H S is the larger school with 191 students compared with 190.
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 Big Sandy H S better than Colorado River Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colorado River Collegiate Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 48.0 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 Big Sandy H S and Colorado River Collegiate Academy?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Big Sandy and Bastrop in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy H S: 191. Colorado River Collegiate Academy: 190. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy H S and Colorado River Collegiate Academy rank in Texas?
Big Sandy H S is 794th of 1,419 and Colorado River Collegiate Academy is 134th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).