Hughes Springs El vs South El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes Springs El
Hughes Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
South El
Daingerfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
216 students
| Measure | Hughes Springs El Hughes Springs, Texas | South El Daingerfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1749 of 4,686 | #3775 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24466 of 50,301 | #39158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 531 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Hughes Springs | Daingerfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 29.1).
- •Hughes Springs El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Hughes Springs El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Hughes Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 84.3%).
- •Hughes Springs El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Hughes Springs El is the larger school with 531 students compared with 216.
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 Hughes Springs El better than South El?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Springs El ranks higher (51.0 vs 29.1 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 Hughes Springs El and South El?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Hughes Springs and Daingerfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes Springs El: 531. South El: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes Springs El and South El rank in Texas?
Hughes Springs El is 1749th of 4,686 and South El is 3775th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).