Gainesville H S vs W E Chalmers El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville H S
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
W E Chalmers El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
703 students
| Measure | Gainesville H S Gainesville, Texas | W E Chalmers El Gainesville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1167 of 1,419 | #3690 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12301 of 16,910 | #38576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 876 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 30.0).
- •W E Chalmers El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Gainesville H S does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Gainesville H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 73.5%).
- •Gainesville H S does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Gainesville H S is the larger school with 876 students compared with 703.
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 Gainesville H S better than W E Chalmers El?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville H S ranks higher (34.5 vs 30.0 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 Gainesville H S and W E Chalmers El?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville H S: 876. W E Chalmers El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville H S and W E Chalmers El rank in Texas?
Gainesville H S is 1167th of 1,419 and W E Chalmers El is 3690th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).