Desoto H S vs Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
263 students
| Measure | Desoto H S Desoto, Texas | Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,419 | #4216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11521 of 16,910 | #42590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,936 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 26% |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 23.6).
- •Desoto H S does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Desoto H S does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 62.8%).
- •Desoto H S does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.2).
- •Desoto H S is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 263.
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 Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto H S ranks higher (37.7 vs 23.6 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 Desoto H S and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto H S: 1,936. Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto H S and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy rank in Texas?
Desoto H S is 1098th of 1,419 and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy is 4216th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).