Coston El vs Pineywoods Community Academy 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.
Coston El
Lufkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
211 students
Pineywoods Community Academy H S
Lufkin · Charter high · Grades 9–12
289 students
| Measure | Coston El Lufkin, Texas | Pineywoods Community Academy H S Lufkin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3273 of 4,686 | #179 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #35768 of 50,301 | #2702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 211 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| city | Lufkin | Lufkin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pineywoods Community Academy H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 34.2).
- •Pineywoods Community Academy H S does better on math proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Pineywoods Community Academy H S does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Pineywoods Community Academy H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Coston El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Pineywoods Community Academy H S is the larger school with 289 students compared with 211.
- •Coston El is a public school while Pineywoods Community Academy H S is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Coston El better than Pineywoods Community Academy H S?
On the Success Index (US), Pineywoods Community Academy H S ranks higher (72.5 vs 34.2 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 Coston El and Pineywoods Community Academy H S?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lufkin and Lufkin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coston El: 211. Pineywoods Community Academy H S: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coston El and Pineywoods Community Academy H S rank in Texas?
Coston El is 3273rd of 4,686 and Pineywoods Community Academy H S is 179th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).