Desoto H S vs Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 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
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
| Measure | Desoto H S Desoto, Texas | Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,419 | #3477 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11521 of 16,910 | #37042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,936 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 32.3).
- •Desoto H S does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Desoto H S does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 62.8%).
- •Desoto H S does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.1).
- •Desoto H S is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 536.
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 Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto H S ranks higher (37.7 vs 32.3 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 Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto H S: 1,936. Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto H S and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy rank in Texas?
Desoto H S is 1098th of 1,419 and Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy is 3477th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).