Hill Country College Prep H S vs Smithson Valley H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Country College Prep H S
Bulverde · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
Smithson Valley H S
Spring Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
| Measure | Hill Country College Prep H S Bulverde, Texas | Smithson Valley H S Spring Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,419 | #75 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #701 of 16,910 | #1512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 178 | 2,098 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 2,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Bulverde | Spring Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill Country College Prep H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 78.5).
- •Smithson Valley H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 18.5%).
- •Hill Country College Prep H S does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.5).
- •Smithson Valley H S is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 178.
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 Hill Country College Prep H S better than Smithson Valley H S?
On the Success Index (US), Hill Country College Prep H S ranks higher (84.4 vs 78.5 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 Hill Country College Prep H S and Smithson Valley H S?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Bulverde and Spring Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Country College Prep H S: 178. Smithson Valley H S: 2,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Country College Prep H S and Smithson Valley H S rank in Texas?
Hill Country College Prep H S is 20th of 1,419 and Smithson Valley H S is 75th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).