Carpenter Hill El vs Jack C Hays H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter Hill El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
Jack C Hays H S
Buda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,304 students
| Measure | Carpenter Hill El Buda, Texas | Jack C Hays H S Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 4,686 | #328 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5945 of 50,301 | #4624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 2,304 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 2,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.2% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| city | Buda | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 64.6).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 34.8%).
- •Carpenter Hill El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.0).
- •Jack C Hays H S is the larger school with 2,304 students compared with 550.
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 Carpenter Hill El better than Jack C Hays H S?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter Hill El ranks higher (78.3 vs 64.6 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 Carpenter Hill El and Jack C Hays H S?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Buda and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter Hill El: 550. Jack C Hays H S: 2,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter Hill El and Jack C Hays H S rank in Texas?
Carpenter Hill El is 349th of 4,686 and Jack C Hays H S is 328th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).