Bowie H S vs Mills El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,876 students
Mills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
| Measure | Bowie H S Austin, Texas | Mills El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,419 | #27 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #838 of 16,910 | #649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,876 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 2,876 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 83.2).
- •Bowie H S does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Bowie H S does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Mills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 14%).
- •Mills El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.6).
- •Bowie H S is the larger school with 2,876 students compared with 703.
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 Bowie H S better than Mills El?
On the Success Index (US), Mills El ranks higher (90.7 vs 83.2 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 Bowie H S and Mills El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie H S: 2,876. Mills El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie H S and Mills El rank in Texas?
Bowie H S is 25th of 1,419 and Mills El is 27th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).