Cantu El vs Mission Collegiate H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cantu El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Mission Collegiate H S
Alton · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
| Measure | Cantu El Alton, Texas | Mission Collegiate H S Alton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3149 of 4,686 | #275 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #34866 of 50,301 | #3968 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 521 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 82% |
| city | Alton | Alton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Collegiate H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 35.6).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on math proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Cantu El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.7%).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.4).
- •Cantu El is the larger school with 521 students compared with 399.
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 Cantu El better than Mission Collegiate H S?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Collegiate H S ranks higher (67.4 vs 35.6 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 Cantu El and Mission Collegiate H S?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cantu El: 521. Mission Collegiate H S: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cantu El and Mission Collegiate H S rank in Texas?
Cantu El is 3149th of 4,686 and Mission Collegiate H S is 275th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).