Handley STEM El vs S Garland H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 967 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley STEM El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
S Garland H S
Garland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,001 students
| Measure | Handley STEM El Garland, Texas | S Garland H S Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3902 of 4,686 | #1208 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39966 of 50,301 | #12770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 563 | 2,001 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 2,001 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S Garland H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 27.7).
- •Handley STEM El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 90.1%).
- •S Garland H S does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •S Garland H S is the larger school with 2,001 students compared with 563.
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 Handley STEM El better than S Garland H S?
On the Success Index (US), S Garland H S ranks higher (32.5 vs 27.7 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 Handley STEM El and S Garland H S?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley STEM El: 563. S Garland H S: 2,001. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley STEM El and S Garland H S rank in Texas?
Handley STEM El is 3902nd of 4,686 and S Garland H S is 1208th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).