Cedric C Smith vs Tough El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedric C Smith
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
738 students
Tough El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
988 students
| Measure | Cedric C Smith Magnolia, Texas | Tough El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1620 of 4,686 | #88 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23231 of 50,301 | #1768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 738 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 89% |
| city | Magnolia | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tough El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 52.7).
- •Tough El does better on math proficiency (89% vs 51%).
- •Tough El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 48%).
- •Tough El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 57%).
- •Cedric C Smith does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Tough El is the larger school with 988 students compared with 738.
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 Cedric C Smith better than Tough El?
On the Success Index (US), Tough El ranks higher (86.7 vs 52.7 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 Cedric C Smith and Tough El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedric C Smith: 738. Tough El: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedric C Smith and Tough El rank in Texas?
Cedric C Smith is 1620th of 4,686 and Tough El is 88th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).