Harmony El vs Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harmony El
Big Sandy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
263 students
Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
263 students
| Measure | Harmony El Big Sandy, Texas | Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1647 of 4,686 | #4216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23399 of 50,301 | #42590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 263 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Big Sandy | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 23.6).
- •Harmony El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Harmony El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 64.3%).
- •Harmony El does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 20.2).
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 Harmony El better than Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony El ranks higher (52.5 vs 23.6 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 Harmony El and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Big Sandy and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony El: 263. Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony El and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy rank in Texas?
Harmony El is 1647th of 4,686 and Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy is 4216th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).