Idea la Joya College Preparatory vs Jimmy Carter Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 988 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea la Joya College Preparatory
La Joya · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
344 students
Jimmy Carter Early College H S
La Joya · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
| Measure | Idea la Joya College Preparatory La Joya, Texas | Jimmy Carter Early College H S La Joya, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,684 | #273 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9700 of 15,369 | #3963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 95% |
| city | La Joya | La Joya |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jimmy Carter Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 40.5).
- •Jimmy Carter Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 91.3%).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory is the larger school with 344 students compared with 327.
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory is a charter school while Jimmy Carter Early College 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 la Joya College Preparatory better than Jimmy Carter Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Jimmy Carter Early College H S ranks higher (67.4 vs 40.5 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 la Joya College Preparatory and Jimmy Carter Early College H S?
About 988 m in a straight line, between La Joya and La Joya in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory: 344. Jimmy Carter Early College H S: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea la Joya College Preparatory and Jimmy Carter Early College H S rank in Texas?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory is 1065th of 1,684 and Jimmy Carter Early College H S is 273rd of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).