Hillside El vs Jefferson H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Jefferson H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
| Measure | Hillside El El Paso, Texas | Jefferson H S El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1902 of 4,686 | #1148 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #25817 of 50,301 | #12069 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 998 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 998 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 35.6).
- •Jefferson H S does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Hillside El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Hillside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 89.5%).
- •Hillside El does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •Jefferson H S is the larger school with 998 students compared with 348.
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 Hillside El better than Jefferson H S?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside El ranks higher (49.0 vs 35.6 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 Hillside El and Jefferson H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside El: 348. Jefferson H S: 998. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside El and Jefferson H S rank in Texas?
Hillside El is 1902nd of 4,686 and Jefferson H S is 1148th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).