Challenger El vs Nolan Ryan J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students
Nolan Ryan J H
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
| Measure | Challenger El Pearland, Texas | Nolan Ryan J H Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #856 of 4,686 | #293 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14317 of 50,301 | #3480 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nolan Ryan J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 65.7).
- •Nolan Ryan J H does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Nolan Ryan J H does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Nolan Ryan J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Challenger El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.5).
- •Nolan Ryan J H is the larger school with 777 students compared with 614.
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 Challenger El better than Nolan Ryan J H?
On the Success Index (US), Nolan Ryan J H ranks higher (69.4 vs 65.7 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 Challenger El and Nolan Ryan J H?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger El: 614. Nolan Ryan J H: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger El and Nolan Ryan J H rank in Texas?
Challenger El is 856th of 4,686 and Nolan Ryan J H is 293rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).