Carl C Waitz El vs Mission Collegiate H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl C Waitz El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Mission Collegiate H S
Alton · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
| Measure | Carl C Waitz El Alton, Texas | Mission Collegiate H S Alton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3335 of 4,686 | #275 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #36095 of 50,301 | #3968 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 361 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 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 33.7).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on math proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 41%).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Mission Collegiate H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Mission Collegiate H S is the larger school with 399 students compared with 361.
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 Carl C Waitz El better than Mission Collegiate H S?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Collegiate H S ranks higher (67.4 vs 33.7 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 Carl C Waitz El and Mission Collegiate H S?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl C Waitz El: 361. Mission Collegiate H S: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl C Waitz El and Mission Collegiate H S rank in Texas?
Carl C Waitz El is 3335th of 4,686 and Mission Collegiate H S is 275th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).