Dekalb H S vs Malta El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dekalb H S
Dekalb · Public high · Grades 9–12
277 students
Malta El
New Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
223 students
| Measure | Dekalb H S Dekalb, Texas | Malta El New Boston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1128 of 1,419 | #535 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11838 of 16,910 | #9055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 277 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 72% |
| city | Dekalb | New Boston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malta El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 36.5).
- •Malta El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Malta El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Malta El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Dekalb H S does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.9).
- •Dekalb H S is the larger school with 277 students compared with 223.
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 Dekalb H S better than Malta El?
On the Success Index (US), Malta El ranks higher (73.3 vs 36.5 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 Dekalb H S and Malta El?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and New Boston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dekalb H S: 277. Malta El: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dekalb H S and Malta El rank in Texas?
Dekalb H S is 1128th of 1,419 and Malta El is 535th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).