Dean Highland El vs Waco H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Highland El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Waco H S
Waco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,885 students
| Measure | Dean Highland El Waco, Texas | Waco H S Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4618 of 4,686 | #1106 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #47732 of 50,301 | #11656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,885 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waco H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 14.8).
- •Waco H S does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Waco H S does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Waco H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 94.8%).
- •Waco H S does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.6).
- •Waco H S is the larger school with 1,885 students compared with 617.
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 Dean Highland El better than Waco H S?
On the Success Index (US), Waco H S ranks higher (37.3 vs 14.8 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 Dean Highland El and Waco H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Highland El: 617. Waco H S: 1,885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Highland El and Waco H S rank in Texas?
Dean Highland El is 4618th of 4,686 and Waco H S is 1106th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).