Desoto H S vs Frank D Moates El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto H S
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,936 students
Frank D Moates El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
468 students
| Measure | Desoto H S Desoto, Texas | Frank D Moates El Glenn Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,419 | #2538 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11521 of 16,910 | #30691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 1,936 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Desoto | Glenn Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank D Moates El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 37.7).
- •Frank D Moates El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Desoto H S does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Frank D Moates El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 62.8%).
- •Frank D Moates El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.4).
- •Desoto H S is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 468.
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 Desoto H S better than Frank D Moates El?
On the Success Index (US), Frank D Moates El ranks higher (41.9 vs 37.7 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 Desoto H S and Frank D Moates El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Glenn Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto H S: 1,936. Frank D Moates El: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto H S and Frank D Moates El rank in Texas?
Desoto H S is 1098th of 1,419 and Frank D Moates El is 2538th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).