Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School vs Shady Shores El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School
Corinth · Charter high · Grades 6–12
509 students
Shady Shores El
Shady Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School Corinth, Texas | Shady Shores El Shady Shores, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 1,419 | #973 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1329 of 16,910 | #15948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 45% |
| city | Corinth | Shady Shores |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 63.3).
- •Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 45%).
- •Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 38.4%).
- •Shady Shores El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Shady Shores El is the larger school with 554 students compared with 509.
- •Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School is a charter school while Shady Shores El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School better than Shady Shores El?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School ranks higher (79.6 vs 63.3 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 Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School and Shady Shores El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Corinth and Shady Shores in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School: 509. Shady Shores El: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School and Shady Shores El rank in Texas?
Founders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper School is 58th of 1,419 and Shady Shores El is 973rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).