Idea Kyle College Preparatory vs Jack C Hays H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Kyle · Charter high · Grades 6–12
681 students
Jack C Hays H S
Buda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,304 students
| Measure | Idea Kyle College Preparatory Kyle, Texas | Jack C Hays H S Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 1,419 | #328 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9808 of 16,910 | #4624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 681 | 2,304 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 2,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| city | Kyle | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jack C Hays H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 44.5).
- •Jack C Hays H S does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Jack C Hays H S does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Jack C Hays H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Idea Kyle College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Jack C Hays H S is the larger school with 2,304 students compared with 681.
- •Idea Kyle College Preparatory is a charter school while Jack C Hays H S is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Idea Kyle College Preparatory better than Jack C Hays H S?
On the Success Index (US), Jack C Hays H S ranks higher (64.6 vs 44.5 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 Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Jack C Hays H S?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kyle and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Kyle College Preparatory: 681. Jack C Hays H S: 2,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Kyle College Preparatory and Jack C Hays H S rank in Texas?
Idea Kyle College Preparatory is 905th of 1,419 and Jack C Hays H S is 328th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).