Garza at Southmost El vs Highland Lakes El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 532 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garza at Southmost El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Highland Lakes El
Granite Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Garza at Southmost El Brownsville, Texas | Highland Lakes El Granite Shoals, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1811 of 4,686 | #4123 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24974 of 50,301 | #41758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Brownsville | Granite Shoals |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garza at Southmost El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 24.9).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Highland Lakes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 93.5%).
- •Highland Lakes El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
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 Garza at Southmost El better than Highland Lakes El?
On the Success Index (US), Garza at Southmost El ranks higher (50.3 vs 24.9 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 Garza at Southmost El and Highland Lakes El?
About 532 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Granite Shoals in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garza at Southmost El: 524. Highland Lakes El: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garza at Southmost El and Highland Lakes El rank in Texas?
Garza at Southmost El is 1811th of 4,686 and Highland Lakes El is 4123rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).