Edcouch-Elsa H S vs Joshua H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 687 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edcouch-Elsa H S
Elsa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,309 students
Joshua H S
Joshua · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,313 students
| Measure | Edcouch-Elsa H S Elsa, Texas | Joshua H S Joshua, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1230 of 1,419 | #1287 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12994 of 16,910 | #13526 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,309 | 1,313 |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | 1,313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 10% |
| city | Elsa | Joshua |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edcouch-Elsa H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 29.1).
- •Edcouch-Elsa H S does better on math proficiency (36% vs 10%).
- •Edcouch-Elsa H S does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Joshua H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 93.4%).
- •Edcouch-Elsa H S does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Joshua H S is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 1,309.
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 Edcouch-Elsa H S better than Joshua H S?
On the Success Index (US), Edcouch-Elsa H S ranks higher (31.5 vs 29.1 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 Edcouch-Elsa H S and Joshua H S?
About 687 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Joshua in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edcouch-Elsa H S: 1,309. Joshua H S: 1,313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edcouch-Elsa H S and Joshua H S rank in Texas?
Edcouch-Elsa H S is 1230th of 1,419 and Joshua H S is 1287th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).