Blackburn El vs Henderson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn El
Forney · Public elementary · Grades K–4
662 students
Henderson El
Forney · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
580 students
| Measure | Blackburn El Forney, Texas | Henderson El Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1337 of 4,686 | #712 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20500 of 50,301 | #12273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 662 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| city | Forney | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 56.6).
- •Henderson El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Henderson El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Blackburn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 55.2%).
- •Henderson El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Blackburn El is the larger school with 662 students compared with 580.
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 Blackburn El better than Henderson El?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson El ranks higher (68.6 vs 56.6 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 Blackburn El and Henderson El?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Forney and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn El: 662. Henderson El: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn El and Henderson El rank in Texas?
Blackburn El is 1337th of 4,686 and Henderson El is 712th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).