Elias Herrera Middle vs John B Alexander H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elias Herrera Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students
John B Alexander H S
Laredo · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,171 students
| Measure | Elias Herrera Middle Laredo, Texas | John B Alexander H S Laredo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,684 | #460 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9006 of 15,369 | #5948 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,146 | 3,171 |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | 3,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Laredo | Laredo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John B Alexander H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 43.7).
- •Elias Herrera Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 53.3%).
- •John B Alexander H S does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.1).
- •John B Alexander H S is the larger school with 3,171 students compared with 1,146.
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 Elias Herrera Middle better than John B Alexander H S?
On the Success Index (US), John B Alexander H S ranks higher (59.4 vs 43.7 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 Elias Herrera Middle and John B Alexander H S?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Laredo and Laredo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elias Herrera Middle: 1,146. John B Alexander H S: 3,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elias Herrera Middle and John B Alexander H S rank in Texas?
Elias Herrera Middle is 953rd of 1,684 and John B Alexander H S is 460th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).