Highland Forest El vs Legacy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Forest El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Legacy Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students
| Measure | Highland Forest El San Antonio, Texas | Legacy Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4468 of 4,686 | #1654 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45394 of 50,301 | #14113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 694 | 1,143 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 1,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Forest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 18.0).
- •Highland Forest El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Legacy Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Legacy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 80.8%).
- •Legacy Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.3).
- •Legacy Middle is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 694.
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 Highland Forest El better than Legacy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Forest El ranks higher (19.1 vs 18.0 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 Highland Forest El and Legacy Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Forest El: 694. Legacy Middle: 1,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Forest El and Legacy Middle rank in Texas?
Highland Forest El is 4468th of 4,686 and Legacy Middle is 1654th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).