Fabens H S vs Tornillo J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fabens H S
Fabens · Public high · Grades 9–12
616 students
Tornillo J H
Tornillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
150 students
| Measure | Fabens H S Fabens, Texas | Tornillo J H Tornillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,419 | #1496 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9474 of 16,910 | #12482 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| city | Fabens | Tornillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fabens H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 27.1).
- •Fabens H S does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Fabens H S does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Fabens H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 90%).
- •Fabens H S does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.6).
- •Fabens H S is the larger school with 616 students compared with 150.
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 Fabens H S better than Tornillo J H?
On the Success Index (US), Fabens H S ranks higher (45.9 vs 27.1 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 Fabens H S and Tornillo J H?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Fabens and Tornillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fabens H S: 616. Tornillo J H: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fabens H S and Tornillo J H rank in Texas?
Fabens H S is 865th of 1,419 and Tornillo J H is 1496th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).