Highland Park El vs Port Neches 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 Park El
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Port Neches Middle
Port Neches · Public middle · Grades 6–8
575 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Nederland, Texas | Port Neches Middle Port Neches, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 4,686 | #423 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #15722 of 50,301 | #4645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Nederland | Port Neches |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.6 vs 63.8).
- •Highland Park El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Highland Park El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Port Neches Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 50.1%).
- •Port Neches Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Port Neches Middle is the larger school with 575 students compared with 547.
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 Park El better than Port Neches Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highland Park El and Port Neches Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nederland and Port Neches in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 547. Port Neches Middle: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and Port Neches Middle rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 954th of 4,686 and Port Neches Middle is 423rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).