Central El vs Plainview J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
Plainview J H
Plainview · Public middle · Grades 7–8
634 students
| Measure | Central El Plainview, Texas | Plainview J H Plainview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3547 of 4,686 | #954 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37467 of 50,301 | #9015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 505 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Plainview | Plainview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plainview J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 31.6).
- •Plainview J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 80.8%).
- •Plainview J H does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Plainview J H is the larger school with 634 students compared with 505.
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 Central El better than Plainview J H?
On the Success Index (US), Plainview J H ranks higher (43.7 vs 31.6 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 Central El and Plainview J H?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plainview and Plainview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central El: 505. Plainview J H: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central El and Plainview J H rank in Texas?
Central El is 3547th of 4,686 and Plainview J H is 954th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).