Hereford H S vs Hereford Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford H S
Hereford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,182 students
Hereford Preparatory Academy
Hereford · Public middle · Grades 8–8
322 students
| Measure | Hereford H S Hereford, Texas | Hereford Preparatory Academy Hereford, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1088 of 1,419 | #983 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11455 of 16,910 | #9204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–8 |
| Students | 1,182 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Hereford | Hereford |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hereford Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 38.0).
- •Hereford H S does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Hereford Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Hereford H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 80.1%).
- •Hereford Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.2).
- •Hereford H S is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 322.
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 Hereford H S better than Hereford Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hereford Preparatory Academy ranks higher (42.8 vs 38.0 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 Hereford H S and Hereford Preparatory Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hereford H S: 1,182. Hereford Preparatory Academy: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hereford H S and Hereford Preparatory Academy rank in Texas?
Hereford H S is 1088th of 1,419 and Hereford Preparatory Academy is 983rd of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).