Colony Bend El vs Highlands El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colony Bend El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Highlands El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Colony Bend El Sugar Land, Texas | Highlands El Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #413 of 4,686 | #463 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6987 of 50,301 | #7897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| city | Sugar Land | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colony Bend El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 75.1).
- •Highlands El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Colony Bend El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •Colony Bend El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 41.4%).
- •Colony Bend El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Highlands El is the larger school with 541 students compared with 526.
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 Colony Bend El better than Highlands El?
On the Success Index (US), Colony Bend El ranks higher (76.5 vs 75.1 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 Colony Bend El and Highlands El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colony Bend El: 526. Highlands El: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colony Bend El and Highlands El rank in Texas?
Colony Bend El is 413th of 4,686 and Highlands El is 463rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).