Forest Trail El vs Hill Country Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Trail El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Hill Country Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
946 students
| Measure | Forest Trail El Austin, Texas | Hill Country Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 4,686 | #2 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #74 of 50,301 | #212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 946 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 946 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 85% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 91.2).
- •Hill Country Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •Hill Country Middle is the larger school with 946 students compared with 500.
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 Forest Trail El better than Hill Country Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Trail El ranks higher (95.3 vs 91.2 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 Forest Trail El and Hill Country Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Trail El: 500. Hill Country Middle: 946. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Trail El and Hill Country Middle rank in Texas?
Forest Trail El is 2nd of 4,686 and Hill Country Middle is 2nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).