Emerson H S vs South Hills H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson H S
McKinney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,844 students
South Hills H S
Fort Worth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | Emerson H S McKinney, Texas | South Hills H S Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,419 | #1283 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #1627 of 16,910 | #13490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,844 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | McKinney | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 29.3).
- •Emerson H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 90.5%).
- •Emerson H S does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.1).
- •South Hills H S is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 1,844.
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 Emerson H S better than South Hills H S?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson H S ranks higher (77.6 vs 29.3 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 Emerson H S and South Hills H S?
About 82 km in a straight line, between McKinney and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson H S: 1,844. South Hills H S: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson H S and South Hills H S rank in Texas?
Emerson H S is 83rd of 1,419 and South Hills H S is 1283rd of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).