Blackburn El vs Smith Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Smith Int
Forney · Public middle · Grades 5–6
680 students
| Measure | Blackburn El Forney, Texas | Smith Int Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1337 of 4,686 | #874 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20500 of 50,301 | #8414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 662 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 64.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| city | Forney | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 46.5).
- •Blackburn El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Blackburn El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Blackburn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 64.6%).
- •Smith Int does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Smith Int is the larger school with 680 students compared with 662.
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 Smith Int?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn El ranks higher (56.6 vs 46.5 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 Blackburn El and Smith Int?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Forney and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn El: 662. Smith Int: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn El and Smith Int rank in Texas?
Blackburn El is 1337th of 4,686 and Smith Int is 874th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).