Blackburn El vs Taylor El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 309 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
Taylor El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Blackburn El Forney, Texas | Taylor El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1337 of 4,686 | #2657 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20500 of 50,301 | #31489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 662 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| city | Forney | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 40.7).
- •Blackburn El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Blackburn El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Blackburn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Blackburn El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
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 Taylor El?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn El ranks higher (56.6 vs 40.7 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 Taylor El?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Forney and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn El: 662. Taylor El: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn El and Taylor El rank in Texas?
Blackburn El is 1337th of 4,686 and Taylor El is 2657th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).