Garza at Southmost El vs Lopez Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Lopez Early College H S
Brownsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
| Measure | Garza at Southmost El Brownsville, Texas | Lopez Early College H S Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1811 of 4,686 | #826 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #24974 of 50,301 | #9160 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 524 | 1,739 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 1,739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garza at Southmost El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 47.1).
- •Lopez Early College H S does better on math proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Lopez Early College H S does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Lopez Early College H S is the larger school with 1,739 students compared with 524.
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 Lopez Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Garza at Southmost El ranks higher (50.3 vs 47.1 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 Lopez Early College H S?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garza at Southmost El: 524. Lopez Early College H S: 1,739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garza at Southmost El and Lopez Early College H S rank in Texas?
Garza at Southmost El is 1811th of 4,686 and Lopez Early College H S is 826th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).