Forest Trail El vs O Henry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.4 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
O Henry Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students
| Measure | Forest Trail El Austin, Texas | O Henry Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 4,686 | #352 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #74 of 50,301 | #3957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 57% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 67.2).
- •Forest Trail El does better on math proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 56%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.3).
- •O Henry Middle is the larger school with 686 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 O Henry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Trail El ranks higher (95.3 vs 67.2 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 O Henry Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Trail El: 500. O Henry Middle: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Trail El and O Henry Middle rank in Texas?
Forest Trail El is 2nd of 4,686 and O Henry Middle is 352nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).