Gray El vs Vroonland - Vanguard H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray El
Balch Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,605 students
| Measure | Gray El Balch Springs, Texas | Vroonland - Vanguard H S Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2599 of 4,686 | #1255 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #31073 of 50,301 | #13238 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,605 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Balch Springs | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 30.5).
- •Vroonland - Vanguard H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 86.1%).
- •Gray El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Vroonland - Vanguard H S is the larger school with 1,605 students compared with 409.
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 Gray El better than Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
On the Success Index (US), Gray El ranks higher (41.3 vs 30.5 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 Gray El and Vroonland - Vanguard H S?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray El: 409. Vroonland - Vanguard H S: 1,605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray El and Vroonland - Vanguard H S rank in Texas?
Gray El is 2599th of 4,686 and Vroonland - Vanguard H S is 1255th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).