Drew El vs Highlands El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drew El
Crosby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
Highlands El
Highlands · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
868 students
| Measure | Drew El Crosby, Texas | Highlands El Highlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3463 of 4,686 | #3655 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36966 of 50,301 | #38264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 602 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Crosby | Highlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drew El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 30.4).
- •Drew El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Drew El does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Highlands El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 81.1%).
- •Drew El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Highlands El is the larger school with 868 students compared with 602.
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 Drew El better than Highlands El?
On the Success Index (US), Drew El ranks higher (32.4 vs 30.4 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 Drew El and Highlands El?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Crosby and Highlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drew El: 602. Highlands El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drew El and Highlands El rank in Texas?
Drew El is 3463rd of 4,686 and Highlands El is 3655th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).