Highland Lakes El vs Packsaddle El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Lakes El
Granite Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Packsaddle El
Kingsland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Highland Lakes El Granite Shoals, Texas | Packsaddle El Kingsland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4123 of 4,686 | #3281 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41758 of 50,301 | #35807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Granite Shoals | Kingsland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Packsaddle El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 24.9).
- •Packsaddle El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Packsaddle El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Packsaddle El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 90.3%).
- •Highland Lakes El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Packsaddle El is the larger school with 630 students compared with 524.
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 Lakes El better than Packsaddle El?
On the Success Index (US), Packsaddle El ranks higher (34.2 vs 24.9 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 Lakes El and Packsaddle El?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Granite Shoals and Kingsland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Lakes El: 524. Packsaddle El: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Lakes El and Packsaddle El rank in Texas?
Highland Lakes El is 4123rd of 4,686 and Packsaddle El is 3281st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).