C E Ellison H S vs Palo Alto Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Ellison H S
Killeen · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,761 students
Palo Alto Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | C E Ellison H S Killeen, Texas | Palo Alto Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,419 | #1508 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11363 of 16,910 | #12622 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,761 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C E Ellison H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 26.3).
- •C E Ellison H S does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •C E Ellison H S does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •C E Ellison H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 76.7%).
- •Palo Alto Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.9).
- •C E Ellison H S is the larger school with 1,761 students compared with 781.
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 C E Ellison H S better than Palo Alto Middle?
On the Success Index (US), C E Ellison H S ranks higher (38.3 vs 26.3 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 C E Ellison H S and Palo Alto Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Ellison H S: 1,761. Palo Alto Middle: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Ellison H S and Palo Alto Middle rank in Texas?
C E Ellison H S is 1075th of 1,419 and Palo Alto Middle is 1508th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).