China El vs Sour Lake El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
China El
China · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Sour Lake El
Sour Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students
| Measure | China El China, Texas | Sour Lake El Sour Lake, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1698 of 4,686 | #836 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23893 of 50,301 | #14002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | China | Sour Lake |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sour Lake El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 51.8).
- •Sour Lake El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 51%).
- •Sour Lake El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Sour Lake El is the larger school with 720 students compared with 600.
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 China El better than Sour Lake El?
On the Success Index (US), Sour Lake El ranks higher (66.2 vs 51.8 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 China El and Sour Lake El?
About 11 km in a straight line, between China and Sour Lake in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
China El: 600. Sour Lake El: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do China El and Sour Lake El rank in Texas?
China El is 1698th of 4,686 and Sour Lake El is 836th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).