Hillcrest H S vs Lee A McShan JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,572 students
Lee A McShan JR El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Hillcrest H S Dallas, Texas | Lee A McShan JR El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,419 | #4153 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10279 of 16,910 | #41999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,572 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 1,572 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 24.5).
- •Hillcrest H S does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Hillcrest H S does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Hillcrest H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 99.1%).
- •Hillcrest H S does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.8).
- •Hillcrest H S is the larger school with 1,572 students compared with 670.
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 Hillcrest H S better than Lee A McShan JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest H S ranks higher (42.7 vs 24.5 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 Hillcrest H S and Lee A McShan JR El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest H S: 1,572. Lee A McShan JR El: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest H S and Lee A McShan JR El rank in Texas?
Hillcrest H S is 954th of 1,419 and Lee A McShan JR El is 4153rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).