Donna North H S vs Idea College Preparatory Alamo
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donna North H S
Donna · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,974 students
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
Alamo · Charter high · Grades 6–12
737 students
| Measure | Donna North H S Donna, Texas | Idea College Preparatory Alamo Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1344 of 1,419 | #886 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #14280 of 16,910 | #9641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,974 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 61% |
| city | Donna | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 25.5).
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo does better on math proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Idea College Preparatory Alamo does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Donna North H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.8%).
- •Donna North H S does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Donna North H S is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 737.
- •Donna North H S is a public school while Idea College Preparatory Alamo is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Donna North H S better than Idea College Preparatory Alamo?
On the Success Index (US), Idea College Preparatory Alamo ranks higher (45.2 vs 25.5 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 Donna North H S and Idea College Preparatory Alamo?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Donna and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donna North H S: 1,974. Idea College Preparatory Alamo: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donna North H S and Idea College Preparatory Alamo rank in Texas?
Donna North H S is 1344th of 1,419 and Idea College Preparatory Alamo is 886th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).