Brinker El vs Plano West Senior H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brinker El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Plano West Senior H S
Plano · Public high · Grades 11–12
2,559 students
| Measure | Brinker El Plano, Texas | Plano West Senior H S Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 4,686 | #1249 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #7176 of 50,301 | #13195 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 565 | 2,559 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 2,559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 10% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brinker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 30.7).
- •Brinker El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 10%).
- •Brinker El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 12%).
- •Plano West Senior H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 42.5%).
- •Brinker El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Plano West Senior H S is the larger school with 2,559 students compared with 565.
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 Brinker El better than Plano West Senior H S?
On the Success Index (US), Brinker El ranks higher (76.2 vs 30.7 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 Brinker El and Plano West Senior H S?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brinker El: 565. Plano West Senior H S: 2,559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brinker El and Plano West Senior H S rank in Texas?
Brinker El is 422nd of 4,686 and Plano West Senior H S is 1249th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).