Harlingen Collegiate H S vs Idea College Preparatory San Benito
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlingen Collegiate H S
Harlingen · Public high · Grades 9–12
353 students
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
San Benito · Charter high · Grades 6–12
780 students
| Measure | Harlingen Collegiate H S Harlingen, Texas | Idea College Preparatory San Benito San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,419 | #870 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #2733 of 16,910 | #9510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 353 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 53% |
| city | Harlingen | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlingen Collegiate H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 45.8).
- •Harlingen Collegiate H S does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 53%).
- •Harlingen Collegiate H S does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 53%).
- •Harlingen Collegiate H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 82.4%).
- •Harlingen Collegiate H S does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.6).
- •Idea College Preparatory San Benito is the larger school with 780 students compared with 353.
- •Harlingen Collegiate H S is a public school while Idea College Preparatory San Benito is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harlingen Collegiate H S better than Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
On the Success Index (US), Harlingen Collegiate H S ranks higher (72.3 vs 45.8 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 Harlingen Collegiate H S and Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlingen Collegiate H S: 353. Idea College Preparatory San Benito: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlingen Collegiate H S and Idea College Preparatory San Benito rank in Texas?
Harlingen Collegiate H S is 180th of 1,419 and Idea College Preparatory San Benito is 870th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).