Bill Brown El vs Smithson Valley H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Brown El
Spring Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
799 students
Smithson Valley H S
Spring Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
| Measure | Bill Brown El Spring Branch, Texas | Smithson Valley H S Spring Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #389 of 4,686 | #75 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #6679 of 50,301 | #1512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 799 | 2,098 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 2,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Spring Branch | Spring Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithson Valley H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 77.0).
- •Smithson Valley H S does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Smithson Valley H S does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Bill Brown El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 14.4%).
- •Smithson Valley H S does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
- •Smithson Valley H S is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 799.
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 Bill Brown El better than Smithson Valley H S?
On the Success Index (US), Smithson Valley H S ranks higher (78.5 vs 77.0 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 Bill Brown El and Smithson Valley H S?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Spring Branch and Spring Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Brown El: 799. Smithson Valley H S: 2,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Brown El and Smithson Valley H S rank in Texas?
Bill Brown El is 389th of 4,686 and Smithson Valley H S is 75th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).