Centennial El vs Hightower El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Hightower El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Centennial El Plano, Texas | Hightower El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #62 of 4,686 | #100 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1261 of 50,301 | #1900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 86.3).
- •Centennial El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Centennial El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Centennial El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 21%).
- •Centennial El is the larger school with 462 students compared with 448.
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 Centennial El better than Hightower El?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial El ranks higher (88.1 vs 86.3 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 Centennial El and Hightower El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial El: 462. Hightower El: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial El and Hightower El rank in Texas?
Centennial El is 62nd of 4,686 and Hightower El is 100th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).