Cockrell Hill El vs Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockrell Hill El
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–2
397 students
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
263 students
| Measure | Cockrell Hill El Desoto, Texas | Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3681 of 4,686 | #4216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38461 of 50,301 | #42590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cockrell Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 23.6).
- •Cockrell Hill El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Cockrell Hill El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 65%).
- •Cockrell Hill El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.2).
- •Cockrell Hill El is the larger school with 397 students compared with 263.
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 Cockrell Hill El better than Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cockrell Hill El ranks higher (30.1 vs 23.6 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 Cockrell Hill El and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cockrell Hill El: 397. Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cockrell Hill El and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy rank in Texas?
Cockrell Hill El is 3681st of 4,686 and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy is 4216th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).