Founders Classical Academy-Tyler vs H L Higgins El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler
Tyler · Charter other · Grades K–12
480 students
H L Higgins El
Whitehouse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
| Measure | Founders Classical Academy-Tyler Tyler, Texas | H L Higgins El Whitehouse, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #562 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #9578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 480 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 74% |
| city | Tyler | Whitehouse |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H L Higgins El does better on math proficiency (74% vs 53%).
- •H L Higgins El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Founders Classical Academy-Tyler does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 48.4%).
- •Founders Classical Academy-Tyler does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •H L Higgins El is the larger school with 597 students compared with 480.
- •Founders Classical Academy-Tyler is a charter school while H L Higgins 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-Tyler better than H L Higgins El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Founders Classical Academy-Tyler and H L Higgins El?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Tyler and Whitehouse in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler: 480. H L Higgins El: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Classical Academy-Tyler and H L Higgins El rank in Texas?
Founders Classical Academy-Tyler is unranked and H L Higgins El is 562nd of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).