Idea Riverview College Preparatory vs Nyos Lamar Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 502 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
813 students
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Austin · Charter high · Grades 6–12
809 students
| Measure | Idea Riverview College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Nyos Lamar Secondary Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,419 | #176 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9735 of 16,910 | #2651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 813 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| city | Brownsville | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 44.8).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 94.3%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.1).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory is the larger school with 813 students compared with 809.
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 Riverview College Preparatory better than Nyos Lamar Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Nyos Lamar Secondary ranks higher (72.7 vs 44.8 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 Riverview College Preparatory and Nyos Lamar Secondary?
About 502 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory: 813. Nyos Lamar Secondary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Nyos Lamar Secondary rank in Texas?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory is 894th of 1,419 and Nyos Lamar Secondary is 176th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).