Burges H S vs General Douglas Macarthur PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 727 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burges H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,394 students
General Douglas Macarthur PK-8
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
889 students
| Measure | Burges H S El Paso, Texas | General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,419 | #2378 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10299 of 16,910 | #29519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,394 | 889 |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | 889 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 42.6).
- •Burges H S does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Burges H S does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Burges H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 76.8%).
- •General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.2).
- •Burges H S is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 889.
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 Burges H S better than General Douglas Macarthur PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 ranks higher (43.6 vs 42.6 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 Burges H S and General Douglas Macarthur PK-8?
About 727 m in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burges H S: 1,394. General Douglas Macarthur PK-8: 889. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burges H S and General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 rank in Texas?
Burges H S is 958th of 1,419 and General Douglas Macarthur PK-8 is 2378th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).