Charles Borchers El vs John B Alexander H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Borchers El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
John B Alexander H S
Laredo · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,171 students
| Measure | Charles Borchers El Laredo, Texas | John B Alexander H S Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1016 of 4,686 | #460 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #16571 of 50,301 | #5948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 3,171 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 3,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Borchers El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 59.4).
- •John B Alexander H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •John B Alexander H S does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •John B Alexander H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 54.6%).
- •Charles Borchers El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •John B Alexander H S is the larger school with 3,171 students compared with 456.
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 Charles Borchers El better than John B Alexander H S?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Borchers El ranks higher (62.3 vs 59.4 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 Charles Borchers El and John B Alexander H S?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Borchers El: 456. John B Alexander H S: 3,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Borchers El and John B Alexander H S rank in Texas?
Charles Borchers El is 1016th of 4,686 and John B Alexander H S is 460th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).