Hico H S vs New Waverly H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hico H S
Hico · Public high · Grades 6–12
324 students
New Waverly H S
New Waverly · Public high · Grades 9–12
325 students
| Measure | Hico H S Hico, Texas | New Waverly H S New Waverly, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 1,419 | #695 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5368 of 16,910 | #7994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Hico | New Waverly |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hico H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 51.5).
- •Hico H S does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hico H S does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Hico H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 48.3%).
- •New Waverly H S does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.6).
- •New Waverly H S is the larger school with 325 students compared with 324.
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 Hico H S better than New Waverly H S?
On the Success Index (US), Hico H S ranks higher (61.7 vs 51.5 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 Hico H S and New Waverly H S?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Hico and New Waverly in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hico H S: 324. New Waverly H S: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hico H S and New Waverly H S rank in Texas?
Hico H S is 397th of 1,419 and New Waverly H S is 695th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).