Derry El vs Port Isabel Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry El
Port Isabel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Port Isabel Early College H S
Port Isabel · Public high · Grades 9–12
585 students
| Measure | Derry El Port Isabel, Texas | Port Isabel Early College H S Port Isabel, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2219 of 4,686 | #1299 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #28379 of 50,301 | #13644 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 22% |
| city | Port Isabel | Port Isabel |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derry El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 28.6).
- •Derry El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Derry El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Port Isabel Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 85.2%).
- •Port Isabel Early College H S does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Port Isabel Early College H S is the larger school with 585 students compared with 392.
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 Derry El better than Port Isabel Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Derry El ranks higher (45.3 vs 28.6 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 Derry El and Port Isabel Early College H S?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Port Isabel and Port Isabel in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry El: 392. Port Isabel Early College H S: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry El and Port Isabel Early College H S rank in Texas?
Derry El is 2219th of 4,686 and Port Isabel Early College H S is 1299th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).