Finley J H vs Shackelford El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finley J H
Waxahachie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
Shackelford El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Finley J H Waxahachie, Texas | Shackelford El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,684 | #638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6343 of 15,369 | #10976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 839 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 65% |
| city | Waxahachie | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shackelford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 56.0).
- •Shackelford El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Shackelford El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Shackelford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 49.9%).
- •Shackelford El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Finley J H is the larger school with 839 students compared with 452.
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 Finley J H better than Shackelford El?
On the Success Index (US), Shackelford El ranks higher (70.5 vs 56.0 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 Finley J H and Shackelford El?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Waxahachie and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finley J H: 839. Shackelford El: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finley J H and Shackelford El rank in Texas?
Finley J H is 584th of 1,684 and Shackelford El is 638th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).