Collins El vs Hilltop El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 410 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
Hilltop El
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
| Measure | Collins El Houston, Texas | Hilltop El Argyle, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3875 of 4,686 | #498 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39738 of 50,301 | #8449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 788 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 70% |
| city | Houston | Argyle |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 28.1).
- •Hilltop El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 35%).
- •Hilltop El does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Hilltop El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 93.5%).
- •Collins El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.5).
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 Collins El better than Hilltop El?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop El ranks higher (74.2 vs 28.1 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 Collins El and Hilltop El?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Houston and Argyle in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins El: 788. Hilltop El: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins El and Hilltop El rank in Texas?
Collins El is 3875th of 4,686 and Hilltop El is 498th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).